Incendiary Device
/ɪnˈsɛn.diˌɛrɪ ˈdɪ.vaɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A device designed or intended to cause fire or explosion to damage property or harm persons, often regulated under criminal and weapons law.
The suspect was charged with possession of an incendiary device after police found the homemade bomb.
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- incendiary devices
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Use precise statutory definitions when drafting to avoid ambiguity, as the term's scope can vary significantly by jurisdiction.
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