Definition of «uttering threats»

"Uttering threats" means speaking or communicating words or actions that suggest harm or danger towards someone or something. It is a phrase commonly used in legal contexts to refer to the act of making intimidating or violent statements that could cause fear or distress to others.

Sentences with «uttering threats»

Violence: Men in a Soviet - era prison utter threats and break into fights. (parentpreviews.com)
A conviction of uttering threats of this nature has profound relationship, employment and travel consequences. (mydefence.ca)
The couple also later started a private criminal prosecution against Sears and St. Germaine for allegedly uttering threats against them in Your Ward News. (canadianlawyermag.com)
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