In the present case the killingof the aggressor is an evil, while the protection of the innocent partyis a good; but it is only The difference between direct and indirect suicide is alsoexplained as follows: (a) direct suicide is an act or omission that hasbut one effect, namely, death (e. n the form is limited by a future condition which willnot be verified during the continuance of the matter (see 2668). Among the lesser forms ofrestitution for dishonor are signs of friendship, courteous greetings,a pleasant chat, an invitation to call at one's home, a dinner ortoast, a eulogistic speech, etc.
(b) It is lawful to defend the innocent person, even if the aggressorhas to be killed, and even though there is no duty of nature orcontract to give this protection (Exod. the words: Peristam sanctam unctionem et suam piissimam misericordiam indulgeat tibiDominus quidquid deliquisti. Trading includesnot only a business conducted personally or for personal profit, butalso one conducted through agents or for the benefit of others, such asthe poor or pious causes. Some moralists deny this conclusion on theground that it is intrinsically wrong to force a person to pay who doesnot owe, even though the evidence is against him.
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