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  1. Deadly force

    Deadly force, also known as lethal force, is use of force that is likely to cause serious bodily injury or death to another person. In most jurisdictions, the use of deadly force is justified only under conditions of extreme necessity as a last resort, when all lesser means have failed or cannot reasonably be employed. Firearms, bladed weapons, explosives, and vehicles are among those weapons the use of which is considered deadly force. The use of non-traditional weapons in an offensive manner, such as a baseball bat, sharp pencil, tire iron or other, may also be considered deadly force.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of deadly force in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of deadly force in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of deadly force in a Sentence

  1. Andrew Womble:

    Mr. Brown's death, while tragic, was justified because Mr. Brown's actions caused three deputies to reasonably believe it was necessary to use deadly force to protect themselves and others.

  2. Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo:

    We hold our officers accountable, especially when it relates to deadly force.

  3. Thomas Kelly:

    The use of deadly force here was necessitated by the actions of the driver of the vehicle.

  4. Eric Bland:

    Tiller just comes in hot, he put himself in harm's way so he could use deadly force.

  5. Prosecutor Amy Sweasy:

    Use of deadly force, from your viewpoint at this point, would have been premature, yes, with what I had.


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