true man doctrine

true man doctrine
The rule that one subjected to a felonious assault which produces imminent danger to him of death or great bodily harm is not required to retreat but may stand his ground, repel force by force, and if, in the reasonable exercise of his right of self-defense, he kills his assailant, he is justified. 26 Am J1st Homi § 151.

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