Noun
justifiable homicide (countable and uncountable, plural justifiable homicides)
(law) A homicide that is allowed by law because there is a good reason for it (such as self-defense).
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) classifies violence resulting in homicide into criminal homicide and justifiable homicide (e.g. self-defense). citation. Source: Internet
The jury dismissed the insanity plea, but acquitted the photographer on the grounds of " justifiable homicide ", disregarding the judge's instructions. Source: Internet
Justifiable homicide was provided for in the old Constitution, but the new supreme law only allowed the courts to sentence someone to death. Source: Internet