Strangulation definition

Strangulation means intentionally impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth of the victim.
Strangulation means any act involving the use of unlawful force or violence that:
Strangulation means to compress a person's neck, thereby obstructing the person's blood flow or ability to breathe, or doing so with the intent to obstruct the person's blood flow or ability to breathe;

Examples of Strangulation in a sentence

  • Babies up to 12 months old are most at risk Injuries from sharp objects Beads, diamantes and sequins ribbons, shedding of pile, Chocking and aspiration Buttons, toggles (risk to children under 36 Months) Strangulation, entrapment and tripping 2-8 years risk of entrapment of hood, or neck cords is common, for 10 to 14 year age group cords, strings and lower hems of garments cause death.


More Definitions of Strangulation

Strangulation means intentionally impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth of another person in a manner that creates a risk of death or substantial bodily harm.
Strangulation means any act involving the use of unlawful force or
Strangulation means intentionally impeding the normal breathing
Strangulation means intentionally impeding
Strangulation means intentionally impeding the normal breathing or
Strangulation means any form of asphyxia; including, but not
Strangulation means the application of pressure to another person's throat or neck, or the blocking of the person's nose or mouth, that causes the person to experience impeded breathing or blood circulation or a change in voice.