crime of violence

crime of violence
crime of violence: a crime that by its nature poses a substantial risk that force will be used against a person or property
◇ A record of crimes of violence is used esp. to determine career offender status under federal sentencing guidelines.

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

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