Unrestrained or excessive force (8)

I believe the answer is:

violence

(Other definitions for violence that I've seen before include "Passion" , "Aggressive force" , "Use of great force or intensity" , "Once evil (anag)" , "Excessive use of force" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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