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légitime défense - translation to English
légitime défense
n. self-defence, organizing of citizens to defend themselves physically or to defend their rights; exemption from criminal responsibility which occurs when one defends oneself against a vicious attack (Law)
légitimement
justifiably, in a justifiable manner, defensibly; lawfully, legally, in a manner which is permitted by law; legitimately, in a legitimate manner; rightfully, justly, honestly; appropriately, properly
Definition
Twinkie defense
n. a claim by a criminal defendant that at the time of the crime he/she was of diminished mental capacity due to intake of too much sugar, as from eating "Twinkies," sugar-rich snacks. The defense was argued successfully by a defense psychiatrist in the notorious case of former San Francisco County Supervisor Dan White, who shot and killed San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and County Supervisor Harvey Milk, resulting in White's conviction for only manslaughter instead of murder.
See also: diminished capacity
Wikipedia
Légitime défense
La légitime défense est reconnue comme un moyen de défense en droit pénal dans plusieurs pays. Il s'agit également d'une notion de droit international public.
Examples of use of légitime défense
1. Les gendarmes s‘étaient crus en état de légitime défense.
2. Comment contester ŕ ce pays héroďque le droit ŕ sa légitime défense?
3. La légitime défense dont se sont réclamées les autorités chinoises n‘est que cynisme et mensonge.
4. "Il n‘y a donc pas légitime défense", souligne encore le journal.
5. Nous nhésiterons pas à devenir en quelque sorte un mouvement de légitime défense.