"castle doctrine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: castle doctrines [plural]
Etymology: From a man's home is his castle; for more information, see Wikipedia at castle doctrine § History. Etymology templates: {{m|en|a man's home is his castle}} a man's home is his castle Head templates: {{en-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. Wikipedia link: castle doctrine Categories (topical): Law Related terms: stand-your-ground law, an Englishman's home is his castle
    Sense id: en-castle_doctrine-en-noun-IS2Q64RY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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