appearance doctrine. In the law of self-defense, the rule that a defendant’s use of force is justified if the defendant reasonably believed it to be justified. [Cases: Assault and Battery 67; Homicide 795. C.J.S. Assault and Battery §§ 87–92.]
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appearance doctrine 〈美〉表面原则 一项特殊规则，指当被告人处于这样一种情境下，即在他看来或他有合理的理由认为在实施正当防卫时使用强力是正当的，则可认定被告人使用强力的行为是正当的。
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applied-art doctrine. Copyright. The rule that a pictorial, graphic, or sculptural work that has an inherent use apart from its appearance, and is also an expressive work apart from its utility, may qualify for copyright protection. • Examples have included bookends, lamps, and sundials. In contrast to applied art, industrial designs are not copyrightable, although
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A sham transfer having the appearance of authenticity; a pretended transfer. See ILLUSORY-TRANSFER DOCTRINE. [Cases: Sales 197–218.5; Vendor and Purchaser 145–159. C.J.S. Sales §§ 214–218, 221, 223–229; Vendor and Purchaser §§ 378–393, 395–396.]
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