See Also: SELF DEFENCE(law)
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self-defence (iou)



self-defence noun. Also *self-defense. M17.
[from SELF- + DEFENCE noun.]
Defence of oneself, one's rights or position, etc.; aggressive action, speech, etc., intended as defence.
the noble art of self-defence, the noble science of self-defence: see NOBLE adjective.
A. Koestler One must fight in self-defence. Argosy If you force me to shoot, I can plead self-defence. New Scientist The Japanese technique of self-defence called Karate.