castle doctrine

English

Noun

castle doctrine (plural castle doctrines)

  1. (law) A legal doctrine that designates a person's abode, or any legally occupied place, such as a vehicle or workplace, as a place in which that person has protections and immunities permitting him or her to use force to defend against intrusion.

See also
  • stand-your-ground law
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