(law) A law that justifies the use of lethal force when it is necessary to defend oneself against great bodily harm, kidnapping, rape, robbery or any other serious crime without a duty to retreat.

plural of stand-your-ground law

present participle of stand up and be counted

plural of dwarf standing on the shoulders of giants

(idiomatic) To be independent; to survive without any help.

(informal) To frighten or scare someone.

present participle of stand out like dog's balls

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stand out like dog's balls

Alternative form of stick out like dog's balls

To act boldly; to take responsibility.