Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
dwelling defense — In most jurisdictions, a person in his dwelling is permitted to use even deadly force to protect himself, his household and the house itself from attack on the principle that a person s house is his castle. State v. Couch, 52 N.M. 127, 193 P.2d… … Black's law dictionary
Defense of property — The defence of property is a possible justification used by defendants who argue that they should not be held liable for the loss and injury they have caused because they were acting to protect their property. Courts have generally ruled that the … Wikipedia
Tour Défense 2000 — Skyscraper name=Tour Défense 2000 picture= location=La Défense (Puteaux) construction=1974 use=Dwelling spire m=134 spire ft=440 roof m= roof ft= floors=47 area= architect=Proux, Demones, SrotThe Tour Défense 2000 is one of the taller dwellings… … Wikipedia
Mutual Ownership Defense Housing Division — The Mutual Ownership Defense Housing Division of the Federal Works Agency part of the United States government, operating from about 1940 to 1942 under the leadership of Colonel Lawrence Westbrook, was an attempt by the United States Government,… … Wikipedia
Intoxication defense — Criminal defensesGeneral intent crimes do not require an intent to break the law, just an unlawful act ( actus reus ) and an intent to act in such a fashion. Specific intent crimes, however, require a certain mental state ( mens rea ) to break… … Wikipedia
Jewish Defense Organization — The Jewish Defense Organization is a militant Jewish organization in the United States. It is right wing in its stance on Israeli defense and foreign policy issues. Its positions on issues of Jewish concern in the United States are more nuanced,… … Wikipedia
cliff dwelling — Prehistoric, usually multistoried house of the ancestors of present day Pueblo Indians, built from с 1000 along the sides or under the overhangs of cliffs. The use of hand hewn stone building blocks and adobe mortar in these communal dwellings… … Universalium
Castle doctrine — A Castle Doctrine (also known as a Castle Law or a Defense of Habitation Law) is an American legal doctrine arising from English common law[1] that designates one s place of residence (or, in some states, any place legally occupied, such as one s … Wikipedia
Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… … Universalium
Gun laws in the United States (by state) — U.S. Firearms Legal Topics Assault weapons ban ATF Bureau Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act Concealed carry in the U.S. Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban … Wikipedia
