The ground of justification, private defence, is commonly referred to as “self-defence”, but this description is too narrow, since:

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only persons who defend themselves, can rely upon it

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only persons who defend others can rely upon it

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not only persons who defend themselves, but also those who defend an animal can rely upon it

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not only persons who defend themselves, but also those who defend others can rely upon it

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