About The Word Self-defense
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Self-defense
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What's The Definition Of Self-defense?
[n] the act of defending yourself
Synonyms | Synonyms for Self-defense: self-defence | self-protection Related Terms | Find terms related to Self-defense: See Also | martial art | protection Self-defense In Webster's Dictionary \Self`-de*fense"\, n.
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.
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