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How do you spell Duress?

Correct spelling

duress

Remember DURUS (hard) - one R in the middle, double S at end

Why is duress spelled this way?

From Latin duritia, hardness. DURUS (hard). Duress is hardness imposed — pressure so severe it removes the freedom to choose.

Common misspellings of duress

duressdurressduresdurise

Example

The confession was obtained under duress and therefore inadmissible in court.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell duress?+
The correct spelling is "duress". Remember DURUS (hard) - one R in the middle, double S at end
Is it duress or duress?+
The correct spelling is "duress", not "duress".

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