Meaning Of The Word Self-defense

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What's The Definition Of Self-defense?

self-defense
uncountable noun: Self-defense is the use of force to protect yourself against someone who is attacking you.

self-defense in American English
defense of oneself or of one's rights, beliefs, actions, etc.
noun: the act of defending one's person when physically attacked, as by countering blows or overcoming an assailant

self-defense in British English
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