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self-de·fense
 self-defense
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- pronunciation:
- self
dih
fens
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of protecting oneself against physical attack.
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| definition 2: |
the protection or defense of one's reputation, rights, opinions, or the like.
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| definition 3: |
the legal right to defend oneself against mortal threat by necessary means.
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| derivation: |
self-defensive (adj.) |
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