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Deadly
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deadly adj
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dead·li·er
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: likely to cause or capable of causing death
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: dangerous NOTE: Deadly and dangerous are sometimes used interchangeably, esp. in connection with weapons or instruments.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.