SELF-DEFENCE


Meaning of SELF-DEFENCE in English

Note: in AM, use 'self-defense'

1.

Self-defence is the use of force to protect yourself against someone who is attacking you.

Richards claimed he acted in self-defence after Pagett opened fire on him during a siege.

...courses in karate or some other means of self-defence.

N-UNCOUNT : usu with supp , oft in/of N

2.

Self-defence is the action of protecting yourself against something bad.

Jokes can be a form of self-defence.

N-UNCOUNT

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