Of action, behaviour, etc.: characterized by the doing of deliberate harm or damage; carried out or accomplished using physical violence; (Law)…

Done by force; involving the use of force or violence: esp. in Law, forcible detainer, forcible entry (see quot. 1769 at sense).

= strong arm, adj. 2.

Of an action: involving the use of physical force or violence. Of policies, etc.: characterized by a display of (excessive) aggression or force…