Sophia owns a boutique and is negotiating a lease with a landlord, Jacob. During the negotiations, Jacob informs Sophia that he will terminate her lease immediately if she does not sign the agreement by the end of the day, leaving her with no opportunity to seek legal counsel or alternative options. Under these circumstances, which of the following best describes Sophia's situation?
Sophia was coerced into signing the lease under the threat of immediate termination, which constitutes duress. Duress occurs when one party uses wrongful threats to compel another to enter into a contract, making the contract voidable. This situation does not involve undue influence, which typically relates to a relationship of trust or power.
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