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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