justifiable homicide

(law) A homicide that is allowed by law because there is a good reason for it (such as self-defense).

Japanese Meaning

正当な理由（例：自己防衛）により、法律上認められる殺人行為

The jury had to determine whether the shooting was a justifiable homicide under state law.

陪審員はその銃撃が州法上で正当防衛に当たる殺人かどうかを判断しなければならなかった。

Sense（1）

(law) A homicide that is allowed by law because there is a good reason for it (such as self-defense).

justifiable homicides

（ plural ）