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Constructive force

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001229

A legal concept where the threat of force, rather than actual physical contact, is sufficient to constitute an element of a crime or tort. This implies that a person's will is overcome by intimidation or fear, even without direct physical violence. It is often relevant in cases of robbery or assault where a weapon is displayed but not used.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001229
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001229",
  "term": "Constructive force",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal concept where the threat of force, rather than actual physical contact, is sufficient to constitute an element of a crime or tort. This implies that a person's will is overcome by intimidation or fear, even without direct physical violence. It is often relevant in cases of robbery or assault where a weapon is displayed but not used.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/constructive-force/"
}

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