Generally speaking, a contract entered into under duress or threat is considered to be what?

A contract entered into under duress or threat is typically considered voidable. This means that the party who was coerced into the agreement has the right to void the contract, opting not to be bound by its terms due to the circumstances under which it was formed.

Duress implies that one party was forced into an agreement through the use of threats or pressure, undermining their free will and ability to consent genuinely. As a result, the law acknowledges this lack of true consent and provides the option for the aggrieved party to rescind or invalidate the contract.

Although unenforceable might seem like a fitting term, it does not capture the distinction that the threatened party has the choice to affirm or reject the contract. In this case, a voidable contract can still be enforceable until the party decides to void it.