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Meaning of stand-your-ground law | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A legal principle that permits the use of lethal force when it is necessary to defend oneself against great bodily harm, kidnapping, rape, robbery or any other serious crime without a duty to retreat.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

standability standage Standalone standard Standard American Standard American English

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