Violence can be defined as

A) injuries caused accidentally without intent to harm, such as in a car accident.
B) a repeated implied or verbal threat against another person.
C) a premeditated crime against another person, usually involving a weapon.
D) the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.


Answer: D

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