Sentence examples for force in defense of from inspiring English sources

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The law there allows the use of deadly force in defense of others.

It also allows people to use deadly force in defense of their homes or vehicles without a duty to retreat.

They would also give them the right to detain civilians and to use deadly force in defense of themselves or their clients.

Other situations in which the use of force is generally justifiable, both in Anglo-American law and in continental European law, include the use of force in defense of others, in law enforcement, and in defense of one's dwelling.

The code addressed general questions such as when a former conviction should bar a new prosecution for the same offense, when it is permissible to use force in defense of person or property and how to set standards for determining legal insanity.

As a private person one may rightfully use force in defense of oneself or others even if the force is such that one foresees it is likely or even certain to kill; but one's intention in using such lethal force must not be to kill, but only to disable and block the attack (and less lethal force would not have met the need for defensive blocking of the assault).

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According to Royce, "By refusing to surrender to endless threats and centuries of oppression, the Tatar people continue to give hope to all those around the world who are battling overwhelming forces in defense of their homes and freedom".

Just last week, after his return from the United States, Mr. Schröder said a united Germany had entered a new phase in its post-war history, willing and able to use military force abroad "in defense of freedom and human rights".

The operating theory behind such a question appears to be that any use of force, even in defense of persons or property, that occurs in an area of combat operations presents a risk of being indistinguishable from offensive operations conducted by the U.S. military.

Sentiment has shifted radically in Iran as multiple security forces deploy in defense of a lie.

Navy pilots Army Air Force Marine Corps hey devil dogs All our armed forces serving in defense of freedom.

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