"Violence"- when I use the word I am referring to the *ethically neutral* use of physical force.



As opposed to aggression, which is the use of violence against a person who isn't currently violating life, liberty, or property, nor credibly threatening to do so. Aggression is the *initiation* of force (or the *initiation* of violence).



Self-defense or defense of property can be *violent* but isn't *aggressive* since the other party "started it" by initiating force or violating property rights.



Violence can be good or bad; aggression is something you have *no right* to commit. Aggression is a facet of [archation](http://blog.kentforliberty.com/2016/08/archate.html).


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