dangerous weapon

dangerous weapon
An instrument which, when used in the ordinary manner contemplated by its design and construction, will, or is likely to, cause death or great bodily harm. Barboursville ex rel. Bates v Taylor, 115 W Va 4, 174 SE 485, 92 ALR 1093. Whether an unloaded firearm is to be considered a dangerous weapon depends ordinarily upon the manner in which the instrument is used or attempted to be used, whether as a firearm or as a bludgeon. 56 Am J1st Weap § 4.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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