Bill and Bob are walking down the street when a man runs up, waving a knife and yelling that he is going to kill Bob. Bill shoots the man. Bill's use of force is

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Bill's use of force is likely to be deemed reasonable because he was defending Bob from an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm, which is generally considered a justifiable reason for using force in self-defense or defense of others in many jurisdictions.

Bill and Bob Are Walking Down the Street When a Man