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self–defense

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self–defense (US) noun
or British self–defence /ˌsɛlfdɪˈfɛns/
self–defense (US)
noun
or British self–defence /ˌsɛlfdɪˈfɛns/
Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–DEFENSE
[noncount]
: the act of defending yourself, your property, etc.
: skills that make you capable of protecting yourself during an attack