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    A coercive power capable of enforcing agreements removes ... — Carmelics
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    Supports→A covenant made without present performance is valid and binding when a common power exists over both parties with sufficient right and force to compel performance.

    A coercive power capable of enforcing agreements removes the rational basis for suspicion that the other party will not perform.

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    If a Covenant be made, wherein neither of the parties performe presently, but trust one another; in the condition of meer Nature, (which is a condition of Warre of every man against every man,) upon any reasonable suspition, it is Voyd; But if there be a common Power set over them bothe, with right and force sufficient to compell performance; it is not Voyd. For he that performeth first, has no assurance the other will performe after; because the bonds of words are too weak to bridle mens ambiti

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