Weapon
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Meaning of Weapon
Anything designed to be used in destroying, defeating or injuring an enemy, such as a gun or sword. Williams v City Court ofTuscon, 519 P.2d71, 21 Ariz.App. 318. In determining whether a weapon is deadly or dangerous, a court may consider the nature of the weapon, the manner of its use, the actions of the user, the intent and mind of the user and the capability of the instrument to inflict death or serious bodily harm. See State v Orlett, 44 Ohio Misc.7, 335 N.E.2d 894.
Weapon Alternative Definition
An instrument of offensive or defensive combat; something to fight with. 81 Wis. 243.
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Semi_automatic weapon in Law Enforcement
Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of semi_automatic weapon.
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Legal English Vocabulary: weapon in Spanish
Online translation of the English legal term weapon into Spanish: arma (English to Spanish translation). More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online.
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semi_automatic weapon in A Dictionary of Law Enforcement (Oxford University Press)
semi_automatic weapon in the Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement
Crime: weapon
Officially issued firearm, official-issue firearm and service weapon means, in Spanish, "arma reglamentaria".
Assault with a deadly weapon (attack) means, in Spanish, "asalto a mano armada".
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