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1) the threat posed by an aggressor must be imminent
2) if the assailant retreats, removing a victim from imminent danger, force may no longer be used
3) the target's belief that harm is imminent must be reasonable
4) the degree of force the target uses to repel the attack must be proportion to the threat of injury or death posed by the aggressor
5) the timing of the target's action must be appropriate