单词 | disproportionate force |
释义 | disproportionate force He said the pensioner acted within the law which stipulates that when defending a household a person can use disproportionate but not grossly disproportionate force. The Sun Police have been accused of using disproportionate force in trying to break up demonstrations. Times, Sunday Times He appeared to soften his position after questioners suggested that the term 'grossly disproportionate' would condone the use of disproportionate force against burglars. Times, Sunday Times The report said the migrants were themselves violent but added that the police had responded with 'unjustified, even disproportionate force'. Times, Sunday Times There will be civil or criminal claims, allegations of disproportionate force, officers tied up for months in investigations, compensation running to millions if a head injury changes a life. Times, Sunday Times |
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