An idiom describing a specific extent of the Degree of Attack paradigm, where the attacking, offensive weapon has the intent and ability is to cause injury (as in a punch), but could be potentially down graded into a Semi-Live or Dead weapon.

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Synonym(s):

Major

Opposite(s):

Applied, Dead, Minor

Related Definition(s):

In-Flight, Semi-Live

Related Term(s):

Degree of Attack