crime of violence

Definition of "crime of violence"
  1. A type of crime very likely to involve the use of force against a person or property due to its inherent characteristics
How to use "crime of violence" in a sentence
  1. Assault and robbery fall under the category of a crime of violence due to their coercive nature.
  2. Law enforcement takes a serious stance against any crime of violence to protect the well-being of the community.
  3. The defendant was charged with a crime of violence for endangering another person's safety.

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