Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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castle doctrine
Criminal law. An exception to the retreat rule allowing the use of deadly force by a person who is protecting his or her home and its inhabitants from attack, esp. from a trespasser who intends to commit a felony or inflict serious bodily harm. - Also termed dwelling defense; defense of habitation. See RETREAT RULE.