Physical force definition

Physical force means the application of physical strength.
Physical force means force used upon or directed toward the
Physical force means force used upon or directed toward the body of another person and includes confinement, but does not include deadly physical force.

Examples of Physical force in a sentence

  • Physical force may only be used to stop a behavior that may cause immediate harm to the individual or to a child, youth or others.

  • Physical force may only be used to the extent reasonably necessary to protect the student, yourself and others, and to protect property as may be reasonable.

  • Physical force shall not be used against individuals in restraints, except as objectively reasonable to prevent their escape or prevent imminent bodily injury to the individual, the officer, or another person.

  • Physical force may only be used to restrain individuals from inflicting harm on themselves and/or others.

  • Forcible compulsion (AL Code § 13A-6-60 (2016)): Physical force that overcomes earnest resistance or a threat, express or implied, that places a person in fear of immediate death or serious physical injury to himself or another person.


More Definitions of Physical force

Physical force means force used upon or directed toward the body of another person and includes confinement.
Physical force means the projection of force delivered by direct contact between two persons and which does not involve a Legal or Illegal Weapon.
Physical force means any intentional contact used upon or directed toward the body of another person, including restraint and confinement.
Physical force means force used upon or directed toward the body of another person.
Physical force as used here, means “violent force—that is, force capable of causing physical pain or injury to another person.” Johnson v. United States, 559 U.S. 133, 140 (2010) (“Johnson I”).
Physical force means the application of physical techniques or tactics, chemical agents, or weapons to another person.
Physical force means any technique or tactic used by a