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KSA 021-052-0021 – Definitions

Kansas Statutes Annotated § KSA 021-052-0021

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21-5221.Definitions.(a) As used in article 32 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, prior to their repeal, K.S.A.21-5202through21-5208,21-5210through21-5212, and21-5220through21-5231, and K.S.A.21-3212a,21-3220and21-3221, and amendments thereto: (1) "Use of force" means any or all of the following directed at or upon another person or thing: (A) Words or actions that reasonably convey the threat of force, including threats to cause death or great bodily harm to a person; (B) the prese

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