self-defence
/'selfdi'fens/
Definition
- Noun:
- The act of defending yourself: "Self-defence" refers to the action of protecting oneself from physical harm or attack. It is the use of reasonable force to counter an immediate threat of violence.
- A legal justification: In law, "self-defence" is a justification for an act that would otherwise constitute a crime, such as assault, provided the force used was necessary and proportionate to the threat.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She took a course in self-defence to feel safer walking home at night.
- The defendant claimed he acted in self-defence when he struck the assailant.
- The law recognizes the right to use reasonable force in self-defence.
Advanced Usage
- "In self-defence": As a means of defending oneself from attack.
- He raised his arm in self-defence to block the punch.
- "Act of self-defence": A specific instance of defending oneself.
- The court ruled the shooting was a lawful act of self-defence.
Variants and Related Words
- Self-defense (noun): The standard spelling in American English.
- He pleaded not guilty on grounds of self-defense.
- Self-defence mechanism (noun, compound): A psychological strategy to cope with stress or anxiety (Note: This is a compound term using "self-defence" as a modifier).
- Humor can sometimes be a self-defence mechanism.
Synonyms
- Protection: The action of protecting someone or something.
- Self-protection: The act of defending or protecting oneself.
Related Phrases
- Self-defence class/course: A training session designed to teach self-defence techniques.
- Enrolling in a self-defence class boosted her confidence.
- Self-defence law: The area of law concerning the justification of using force to defend oneself.
- The intricacies of self-defence law were debated by the legal scholars.
Related Idioms
- The best defence is a good offence: A proactive strategy is the most effective way to protect oneself. (Note: This idiom uses "defence," a related concept, but not the exact phrase "self-defence").
- In the debate, he argued that the best defence is a good offence.
Noun
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the act of defending yourself
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