castle doctrine - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
English
Noun
castle doctrine (plural castle doctrines)
- (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.
Etymology
From a man’s home is his castle; for more information, see Wikipedia at castle doctrine § History.
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