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intimidation

the tort of using unlawful pressure. It is settled that it is a tort in a three-party situation, that is, where A threatens B that if he does not do something to C, A will do something unlawful to B. Thus, any court action is by C, who is injured against A who used B to injure him. There is controversy as to whether it covers the situation between two parties in a contractual relationship.

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Alam mo naman minsan ang ating mga abogado, kapag ginagawa ng ating mga pulis ang kanilang trabaho na-iintimidate sila (The cops must have been intimidated. You know our lawyers, sometimes they feel intimidated [to them] when they are just doing their jobs)," Albayalde explained.

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Uhuru made the remarks in response to a statement by Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko that the president should not feel intimidated over his choice of lawyer Miguna Miguna as is deputy.

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He added: "I don't think intimidated is the right word - more just in awe of his achievements."

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However, when asked if she would get intimidated by some of the big stars, Soniya shot back, saying: " Why should I get intimidated?

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He said: "Mike Hussey has intimidated Graeme Swann from the very first Test match.

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But he did reveal the Welsh psyche of being intimidated by any New Zealander has to be overcome before any player takes the pitch.

Wales must win mental battle first

The staff claim they are being intimidated into working nine or 10-hour days and to do extra deliveries.

Postal workers return

Indian captain Anil Kumble denied his batsmen were intimidated by Australia and promised they would have a more positive outlook for the second Test in Sydney.

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And he is aware that many believe a fanatical atmosphere at Anfield intimidated Chelsea out of the competition two seasons ago, when Liverpool won 1-0 and qualified for Istanbul.

Football: Lampard: We're not scared of Anfield

"I encourage people in Northern Ontario to not feel intimidated up here," he says.

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There are boys who are taller than you or who are confident enough not to be intimidated by your height.