Self Defense

Word SELF DEFENSE
Character 12
Hyphenation self -de fense
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Self Defense"

What do we mean by self defense?

Defense of oneself when physically attacked. noun

Defense of what belongs to oneself, as one's works or reputation. noun

The use of force against another person as permitted by the law when that person is perceived as presenting an immediate or imminent threat to one's own life or safety. noun

The act of defending one's own person, property, or reputation; in law, the act of forcibly resisting a forcible attack upon one's own person or property, or upon the persons or property of those whom, by law, one has a right to protect and defend. noun

The act of defending one's own person, property, or reputation. noun

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. noun

The means of defending oneself from physical attack. noun

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

The act of defending yourself noun

The means of defending oneself from physical attack.

The right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, which can be used as justification in several charges including murder, assault, and battery.

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The word "self-defense" in example sentences

From the perspective of the fundamental national security of the United States, this action is legitimately viewed as an expression of self-defense. ❋ Dr. David P. Gushee (2011)

It justifies the actions in the name of self-defense, "to prevent any future acts of international terrorism" against the U.S. ❋ Dionne Searcey (2011)

• Eye For A Head Bill: A bill that will allow Texan citizens to respond to personal attacks with exponential force in the name of self-defense. ❋ Pablo Andreu (2011)

Privately he thanked me, knowing I could have killed him in the name of self-defense. ❋ Stanley Tookie Williams (2007)

Earlier on Saturday, the Qaddafi government appeared to be laying the groundwork for a potential strike in the name of self-defense. ❋ By ELISABETH BUMILLER (2011)

⢠Eye For A Head Bill: A bill that will allow Texan citizens to respond to personal attacks with exponential force in the name of self-defense. ❋ Pablo Andreu (2011)

The two primary exceptions to the prohibition are self-defense, which is obviously not applicable here, and operations authorized by the United Nations Security Council in response to a threat to international peace and security. ❋ Craig Martin (2011)

Maybe I'm too simple, but it seems to me that the legal scholars who are agonizing over the death of Anwar al-Awlaki "Killings Pose Legal Quandary for U.S.," World News, Oct. 1 should consider a simple legal concept called self-defense. ❋ Unknown (2011)

His government, meanwhile, insisted the shooting of an unarmed bin Laden during a daring raid in Pakistan was lawful and in national self-defense. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Ten bullets are more than enough for self-defense, which is why many people own a handgun. ... ❋ Unknown (2011)

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