Justifiable Homicide
/ˌdʒʌstəˈfaɪəbl ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) The killing of a person deemed lawful under specific circumstances, such as self-defense or defense of others, without criminal liability.
The defendant was acquitted after proving that the act was a justifiable homicide during the assault.
Forms
- justifiable homicides
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Commentary
Justifiable homicide is distinguished from criminal homicide by the presence of legally recognized justification, often requiring a reasonable belief of imminent threat.
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