What is the definition of "intimidation"?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Telus Communications Re: Alleged Contempt of Robert Dean Bridgeman & John W. Semenec, 2006 BCSC 24 (CanLII):
In Retail Clerks Union, Local 1518 v. McClure’s Stores Ltd., [1972] B.C.J. (Q.L.) No. 169 (B.C.S.C.), at para. 10, Andrews J. quoted with approval the following definition of “intimidation” from the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: Intimidate: To render timid, inspire with fear, to overawe. To force to or deter from some action by threats or violence. Intimidation: The action of intimidating or making afraid; the fact or condition of being intimidated; the use of threats or violence to force to or restrain from some action.
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