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Self-defense

Self-defense Meaning & Definition
Self-defense Definition And Meaning

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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