fáng​wèi​guò​dàng

excessive self-defense

Senses

防卫过当/ 防衛過當 fáng​wèi​guò​dàng excessive self-defense

(legal) A defensive action that clearly exceeds what is necessary to stop an attacker and causes significant harm; legally liable for criminal punishment but often with reduced or exempted penalties.

References

antonym 防卫过当/防衛過當 正当防卫/正當防衛
antonym 正当防卫/正當防衛 防卫过当/防衛過當