English Explanatory Dictionary

stand-your-ground law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A legal principle that permits the use of lethal force when it is necessary to defend oneself against great bodily harm, kidnapping, rape, robbery or any other serious crime without a duty to retreat.

Word forms

stand-your-ground law stand-your-ground laws

Related words

castle doctrine self-defense
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