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Definitions for self-defense
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. self-defense, self-defence, self-protectionnoun

    the act of defending yourself

Wiktionary

  1. self-defensenoun

    the means of defending oneself from physical attack

  2. self-defensenoun

    the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge

Wikipedia

  1. Self-defense

    Self-defense (self-defence primarily in Commonwealth English) is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions.

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  1. self-defense

    Self-defense refers to the act of protecting oneself from harm or danger through the use of necessary force, typically in response to immediate physical threats. This can encompass a range of actions, from simply evading the threat, to using physical force, protective devices, or even lethal force in extreme cases. In a legal context, it is often considered a justified response to aggression, given the response is proportional to the threat faced. Self-defense can also refer to techniques and strategies taught in martial arts and personal safety courses.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Self-defensenoun

    the act of defending one's own person, property, or reputation

Wikidata

  1. Self-defense

    Self-defense or private defense is a countermeasure that involves defending oneself, one's property, or the well-being of another from harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions, but the interpretation varies widely.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

  1. self-defense

    A commander has the authority and obligation to use all necessary means available and to take all appropriate action to defend that commander

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of self-defense in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of self-defense in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of self-defense in a Sentence

  1. Frank McKenzie:

    This was a self-defense strike based on an imminent threat to attack us, that is not the way we would strike in an( over the horizon) mission.

  2. Steve Romines:

    If Derrick Johnson have a self-defense claim over a death, Derrick Johnson still get indicted. Derrick Johnson present that to a jury, they decide if there's a reasonable doubt of Derrick Johnson guilt, police are the only people that just get declared justified without having to present it to a jury.

  3. Paul Smith:

    TheNew York law effectively prevents almost everyone from carrying a gun outside the home for self-defense, i think it's extremely likely that the justices will say the Second Amendment right includes not just the right to have a gun for self-defense in your home, but also to bear arms outside the home for self-defense.

  4. Lam Paul Gabriel:

    We reserve the right to self defense.

  5. Gen Nakatani:

    When the Air Self Defense Force detects indications of an unidentified flying object that could violate our country's airspace, it scrambles fighter jets if necessary and makes visual observation, no extraterrestrials.


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