e/Imperfect self-defense

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has gloss	eng: Imperfect self-defense is a common law doctrine of criminal procedure recognized by some jurisdictions whereby a defendant may mitigate punishment or sentencing imposed for a crime involving the use of deadly force by claiming, as a partial affirmative defense, the honest but unreasonable belief that the actions were necessary to counter an attack.
lexicalization	eng: Imperfect self defense
lexicalization	eng: imperfect self-defense
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