castle doctrines

A form of castle doctrine — A legal doctrine that designates a person's abode, or any legally occupied place, such as a vehicle or workplace, as a place in which that person has protections and immunities permitting him or her to use force to defend against intrusion.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of castle doctrine
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APA

castle doctrines. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/castle%20doctrines

MLA

“castle doctrines.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/castle%20doctrines. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “castle doctrines,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/castle%20doctrines.

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