Lethally
/ˈliːθəli/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a manner causing death or capable of causing death under the law.
The defendant was charged with using a weapon lethally during the assault.
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Commentary
Primarily an adverb describing the manner of an act causing death; important in distinguishing degrees of culpability in criminal law.
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