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Definition of Self-difense

Self`-de*fense" (?), n. The act of defending one's own person, property, or reputation.

In self-defense(Law), 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.Wharton.

Self`-de*fense" (?), n. The act of defending one's own person, property, or reputation.

In self-defense(Law), 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.Wharton.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • the means of defending oneself from physical attack
  • (law) the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, especially when used as justification in a murder charge
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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