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Crime Of Violence
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crime of violence
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:a crime that by its nature poses a substantial risk that force will be used against a person or property NOTE: A record of crimes of violence is used esp. to determine career offender status under federal sentencing guidelines.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.