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Definition of reasonable force - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
law enforcementTECH. amount of physical power judged fair for a situationTECH.
- The officer used reasonable force to restrain the suspect.
- Security applied reasonable force to remove the trespasser.
- Reasonable force was necessary to break up the fight.
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Expressions with reasonable
good reason or evidence for believing or doing something
The police had reasonable grounds to search the car.
belief based on clear signs that something wrong may be happening
The manager had reasonable suspicion that money was missing from the register.
happening in a fair or acceptable amount of time
The package should arrive within a reasonable time.
idea seen as sensible because useful facts strongly support it
She formed a reasonable belief that the email was a scam.
good reason that most people would accept as fair and sensible
The officer must show reasonable cause before making the search.
payment or benefits considered fair for work done or harm suffered
The court ordered reasonable compensation for the injured worker.
person of fair judgment and sensible behavior
In court, they discussed whether a reasonable person would have acted similarly in that situation..
in a way that leaves no reasonable uncertainty
The facts were established beyond reasonable doubt.
try as much as a sensible person would expect
We will use all reasonable efforts to deliver on time.
level of care a sensible person would use under similar circumstances
The company failed to exercise reasonable care in handling hazardous materials..
make every practical effort to achieve something
The company must use all reasonable endeavours to meet the deadline.
with certainty leaving no reasonable doubt
The jury found him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
legal standard requiring proof beyond uncertainty
The jury acquitted him due to reasonable doubt.
hypothetical average person used as a standard in legal decisions
The jury had to decide what a reasonable man would have done.
Expressions with force
make something move downward using strength
He tried to force down the stuck window.
make someone leave a place or position
The scandal forced him out of office..
situation compelling someone to act against their will
The deadline was the force's hand in the decision.
person or thing motivating an action
Her passion was the driving force behind the project.
automatic action due to repeated behavior
He reached for his phone by force of habit.
gain access by using physical strength
The firefighters forced their way into the burning building.
make a person accept or listen to unwanted ideas or rules
The government tried to force new policies down people's throat.
impose something on someone against their will
He tried to force his opinions down my throat.
main factor causing something to happen or develop
Innovation is the driving force behind the company's success.
negative aspect of a situation or entity
The dark side of the force in politics is corruption.
make someone accept something by being very pushy
Don't force it down my throat if I disagree.
person with overwhelming presence or influence
She is a force of nature in the business world.
put someone under pressure or in a difficult situation
They forced his back to the wall during the negotiation.
compel someone to act sooner than planned
The unexpected offer forced his hand in the negotiation.
compel someone to deal with something
She forced the issue by confronting him directly about the problem.
powerful and influential entity or person
The new CEO is a force to be reckoned with.
in large numbers or amounts
Fans showed up in full force to support their team.
large gathering to display unity or resolve
The protest was a show of force against the new law.
become officially valid or enforceable
The new policy will come into force next year.
external factors compelling actions or decisions
They moved to the city by force of circumstance.
make things go faster by taking strong action
They tried to force the pace in the final lap.
actively exerting power or influence
The new regulations are now in force.
something that no longer has power or influence
After the scandal, the politician was considered a spent force..
arrive in large numbers or with impact
Protesters came in force to the rally.
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- French:force raisonnable, ...
- German:angemessene Gewalt, ...
- Italian:forza ragionevole, ...
- Spanish:fuerza razonable, ...
- Portuguese:força razoável, ...
- Chinese:合理武力, ...
- Japanese:相当な力, ...
- Arabic:قُوَّة مَعْقُولَة, ...
- Hebrew:כֹּחַ סָבִיר, ...
- Russian:разумная сила, ...
- Ukrainian:розумна сила, ...
- Hindi:उचित बल, ...
- Bengali:যুক্তিসঙ্গত বলপ্রয়োগ, ...
- Catalan:força raonable, ...
- Czech:přiměřená síla, ...
- Danish:rimelig magtanvendelse, ...
- Dutch:gepast geweld, ...
- Greek:εύλογη βία, ...
- Hungarian:arányos erő, ...
- Khmer:កម្លាំងសមស្រប, ...
- Korean:정당한 물리력, ...
- Persian:نیروی معقول, ...
- Polish:uzasadniona siła, ...
- Portuguese (BR):força razoável, ...
- Romanian:forță rezonabilă, ...
- Swedish:rimlig kraft, ...
- Thai:กำลังที่เหมาะสม, ...
- Turkish:makul güç, ...
- Vietnamese:lực lượng hợp lý, ...
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