crim. law. The right to protect one's person and property from injury. 2. It will be proper to consider, 1. The extent of the right of self-defence. 2. By whom it may be exercised. 3. Against whom. 4. For what causes. 3. 1. As to the extent of the right, it may be laid down, first, that when threatened violence exists, it is the duty of the person threatened to use all, prudent … [Read more...] about SELF-DEFENCE
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SEIGNIORESS
A female superior. … [Read more...] about SEIGNIORESS
SELF-DEFENSE
An affirmative defense to a criminal charge and it is the use of reasonable force to protect one's self from an another person who appears to be attempting to cause that person harm. Reasonable force must be used, generally equal force but not greater to meet an attack. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In criminal law. The protection of one's person or property … [Read more...] about SELF-DEFENSE
SEIGNIORY
In English law. A lordship; a manor. The rights of a lord, as such, in lands. … [Read more...] about SEIGNIORY
SELF-EMPLOYED
Owning a business and working for one's self as opposed to working for an employer. … [Read more...] about SELF-EMPLOYED