an offer one can't refuse
- an offer one can't refuse
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a) An offer from one side in any transaction with terms so
attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
b) An offer from one side in any transaction with the results of failing to accept so
unattractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept. <!derived an implied or explicit threat in any transaction, where one side threatens harm to the other if the transaction does not take place and specifically where there is no practicable recourse by the other side to remedy other than going through with the transaction.
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