Ahmad is a clerk in a convenience store. Mike enters the store, points a pistol at Ahmad, and says, "Give me your money." Ahmad draws his own pistol and shoots Mike dead. After the police arrive they determine that Mike was using a toy pistol

Ahmad was legally justified in shooting Mike because he was acting in ________.


Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


self-defense

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