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Article 1140 of the French Civil Code

Violence occurs when a party enters into a commitment under the pressure of a constraint which inspires him with the fear of exposing his person, his fortune or those of his relatives to considerable harm.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1140
Il y a violence lorsqu’une partie s’engage sous la pression d’une contrainte qui lui inspire la crainte d’exposer sa personne, sa fortune ou celles de ses proches à un mal considérable.

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