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Webster 1913 Edition
Self-defense
Selfˊ-de-fense′
,Noun.
The act of defending one’s own person, property, or reputation.
In self-defense
(Law)
, in protection of self, – it being permitted in law to a party on whom a grave wrong is attempted to resist the wrong, even at the peril of the life of the assailiant.
Wharton.
Webster 1828 Edition
Self-defense
SELF-DEFENSE
,Noun.
Definition 2024
self-defense
self-defense
English
Alternative forms
- self defense
- self-defence
- self defence
Noun
self-defense (uncountable)
- The means of defending oneself from physical attack.
- (law) The right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, which can be used as justification in several charges including murder, assault, and battery.
Translations
means of defending oneself from attack
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(law) Defense for oneself against violence
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