Legal Definitions - with strong hand

Definition: With force. In common-law pleading, this term implies a degree of criminal force, especially as used in forcible-entry statutes.

Example 1: The police officer had to use strong hand to subdue the suspect who was resisting arrest.

Example 2: The landlord used strong hand to evict the tenant who refused to pay rent for several months.

These examples illustrate the use of force or physical strength to achieve a certain goal. In both cases, the person in authority had to use strong hand to enforce the law or protect their rights. The term "with strong hand" implies that the force used was necessary and justified under the circumstances.