In the case of self-defense it is called a "justifiable homicide".
In the event of death, this may be a justifiable homicide.
In this case, the act would be termed justifiable homicide.
The defense - justifiable homicide - is perhaps long on symbolism.
If this killing ever comes to the Manager's attention, he may decide that it was justifiable homicide.
At the trial the murder was determined to be justifiable homicide.
Had Claude called it "justifiable homicide" while they were down below or up above?
After two days, six jurors were firm on justifiable homicide.
"A year from now I'll be watching my lawyer argue that your death was justifiable homicide!"
The courts agreed, ruling the death to be justifiable homicide.