self-defence

noun

the act of defending oneself, one's actions, ideas, etc
boxing as a means of defending the person (esp in the phrase noble art of self-defence )
law the right to defend one's person, family, or property against attack or threat of attack by the use of no more force than is reasonable

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Derived Forms

ˌ��-��ˈ�ڱ�Բ��, adjective

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Rwanda has said its forces are acting in self-defence against the Congolese army and allied militias, some of which it accuses of links to the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

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It is not solely practised for combat or fighting; it also serves to instil discipline, build strength and develop self-defence skills.

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But the brothers' lawyers have long argued the killings were an act of self-defence and claimed their father abused them for years.

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Mr Bourne, 51, spent five years offering self-defence classes to children and young people for free, and continued to coach some clients on a private basis.

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They said they acted in self-defence but feared they would be jailed when Thai authorities said they and their assailants would face charges.

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self-defeating self-defense

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