justifiable homicide

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Noun

justifiable homicide (countable and uncountable, plural justifiable homicides)

  1. (law) A homicide that is allowed by law because it is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily harm.
  2. (law) A homicide that is allowed by law because it is carried out by a public official in the performance of their duties.

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