### Question
How is the "physical force" defined?


### Answer
The term **physical force** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1515* as follows -

> physical action against another, and includes confinement

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1515*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 73-OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE**

