justifiable homicide

English[edit]

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justifiable homicide (countable and uncountable, plural justifiable homicides)

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

Translations

“justifiable homicide”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present.