Menaces
/ˈmɛnɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Threats of harm or coercion used to compel or intimidate, often relevant in criminal law.
The defendant's menaces constituted grounds for a restraining order.
Forms
- menace
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'menaces' often imply unlawful threats affecting consent or creating criminal liability.
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