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Definitions of Force and Deadly Force

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As you study the Tennessee laws related to the use of force and deadly force, you will need to know how these terms are defined in TCA Title 39.

  • Force: Compulsion by the use of physical power or violence
  • Deadly Force: The use of force intended or likely to cause death or serious bodily injury
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