State Violence
/ˈsteɪt ˈvaɪələns/
Definitions
- (n.) Use of physical force or coercion by government authorities or agents that violates legal or human rights standards.
The commission investigated allegations of state violence during the protests.
Forms
- state violence
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Commentary
The term typically arises in contexts involving human rights law and international law, emphasizing unlawful or disproportionate use of force by state actors.
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