DEADLY WEAPON
\dˈɛdli wˈɛpən], \dˈɛdli wˈɛpən], \d_ˈɛ_d_l_i w_ˈɛ_p_ə_n]\
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Such weapons or Instruments as are made and designed for offensive or defensive purposes, or for the destruction of life or the infliction of injury. Com. v. Branhnm, S Bush (IC.v.) 387. A deadly weapon is one likely to produce death or great bodily harm. People v. Fuqua, 58 Cal. 245. A deadly weapon Is one which In the manner used is capable of producing death, or of inflicting great bodily injury, or seriously wounding. McReynolds v. State, 4 Tex. App. 327.
By Henry Campbell Black
