The "castle" doctrine is a subset of this defense.
Many jurisdictions allow the admissibility of expert testimony on battered woman syndrome to support this defense. The "retreat rule" is an exception to when this defense may be used. The "castle" doctrine is a subset of this defense. It can arise out of protection of others or of property. For 10 points, name this justification or excuse to violent offenses, which allows one to protect one's own person.
Many jurisdictions allow the admissibility of expert testimony on battered woman syndrome to support this defense.
{self}-{defense} [or {private} defense]