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| − | '''Self-defense''' is the right to protect a person or [[property]] from the unlawful threat or action of another. Self-defense is a long-recognized legal defense against prosecution for a violent or otherwise illegal act. | + | '''Self-defense''' is the right to protect a person or [[property]] from the unlawful threat or action of another. Self-defense is a long-recognized [[law|legal]] defense against prosecution for a violent or otherwise illegal act. |
The use of private arms for self-defense accords was supported by the esteemed legal commentator [[Blackstone]], which influenced thinking in the American colonies. He wrote that the people's right to arms was auxiliary to the natural right of self-preservation.<ref>See WILLIAM BLACKSTONE, 1 COMMENTARIES *136, *139.</ref> | The use of private arms for self-defense accords was supported by the esteemed legal commentator [[Blackstone]], which influenced thinking in the American colonies. He wrote that the people's right to arms was auxiliary to the natural right of self-preservation.<ref>See WILLIAM BLACKSTONE, 1 COMMENTARIES *136, *139.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 22:14, February 20, 2009
Self-defense is the right to protect a person or property from the unlawful threat or action of another. Self-defense is a long-recognized legal defense against prosecution for a violent or otherwise illegal act.
The use of private arms for self-defense accords was supported by the esteemed legal commentator Blackstone, which influenced thinking in the American colonies. He wrote that the people's right to arms was auxiliary to the natural right of self-preservation.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ See WILLIAM BLACKSTONE, 1 COMMENTARIES *136, *139.