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• a variation of self-defense.

self-defence

British  

noun

1. the act of defending oneself, one's actions, ideas, etc

2. boxing as a means of defending the person (esp in the phrase noble art of self-defence )

3. 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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Other Word Forms

• self-defensive
  adjective

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Example Sentences

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self-defence

Grynkewich insisted that Washington remained firmly behind the alliance's mutual self-defence pledge.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Saul said that even if targets could be identified as members of designated terrorist groups, they had not staged an armed attack on the US which would trigger a right to self-defence under international law.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Defence spending will account for more than three percent of GDP, "demonstrating Taiwan's resolve to strengthen its self-defence capabilities", Lai said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

In the face of such developments, it was the "steadfast stand" of the North to "further expand and strengthen the powerful and absolutely reliable deterrent for self-defence", Kim said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

They did it in self-defence; and if you will put yourselves in thought into their places, judging fairly, you will not wonder that it was considered the only course open to them.

From A Life's Secret A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood

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