Stand your ground

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004658",
  "term": "Stand your ground",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal principle, codified in some state laws, that permits individuals to use deadly force in self-defense without a duty to retreat from a threat, even if retreat is possible. This doctrine expands upon traditional self-defense laws, which often required a person to retreat if they could safely do so. The specific conditions under which it applies vary by jurisdiction.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/stand-your-ground/"
}