### Question
How is the term unlawful force defined?


### Answer
The term **unlawful force** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 920* as the following:

> an act of force done without legal justification or excuse

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 920*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 47-UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER X-PUNITIVE ARTICLES**

