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- DictionaryUn·due in·flu·ence/ˌənˈdo͞o ˈinflo͝oəns/
noun
- 1. influence by which a person is induced to act otherwise than by their own free will or without adequate attention to the consequences.
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An equitable doctrine that involves one person taking advantage of a position of power over another person
Undue influence (UI) is a psychological process by which a person's free will and judgement is supplanted by that of another. It is a legal term and the strict definition varies by jurisdiction. Generally speaking, it is a means by which a person gains control over their victims' decision making through manipulation tactics and unfair pressure, typically for financial gain. Historically, UI has be... Wikipedia