Justifiable homicide refers to the killing of another person that is deemed lawful under specific circumstances. This can occur in situations such as self-defense or defense of others, where the individual believes that their life or the life of another is in imminent danger. The law recognizes that in these cases, the use of lethal force may be necessary to prevent greater harm. In many jurisdictions, justifiable homicide is evaluated based on the reasonableness of the perceived threat and the proportionality of the response. Legal standards may vary, but the underlying principle is that the act was not motivated by malice or intent to kill, but rather a response to a threatening situation.