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colour of right [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Legal System
  • Military Law
DEF

An honest belief in a state of facts which, if it existed, would furnish a legal justification or excuse for the act.

OBS

For example, a person who takes possession of property in the belief that it is his own, is not guilty of stealing even though his belief may be mistaken. (Art 103. 46)

Key term(s)
  • color of right

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie du droit
  • Droit militaire
DEF

Conviction d'un état de choses qui, s'il existait, fournirait un motif valable ou une excuse pour l'acte en question.

OBS

Par exemple, quiconque s'empare d'un bien, croyant qu'il lui appartient, n'est pas coupable de vol, bien qu'il puisse avoir tort de le croire. (Art 103. 46)

Spanish

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