ground provisions
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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A motion from Walker’s attorney asking for the permanent dismissal under Kentucky's "stand your ground" provisions said Walker "acted in self-defense and that he did not know that police were on the other side of the door."
From Fox News
When Senate Bill 656 arrived in the House in 2016, Burlison decided it was time to press for a much bolder law, adding both constitutional carry and “stand your ground” provisions.
From Reuters
In Florida, the governor signed a law that allows K-12 school personnel to carry a firearm with authorization from a school district, while lawmakers in Idaho and Wyoming expanded “stand your ground” provisions.
From Seattle Times
Alabama in 2006 followed Florida and other states in adopting Stand Your Ground provisions to their self-defense laws, eliminating the duty to retreat from situations as long as the person defending themselves is not doing something unlawful.
From Washington Times
Fish, lamb’s neck, chicken, ground provisions, local fruit juices.
From Washington Post
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