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self-defence |
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self-defence 1. boxing as a means of defending the person (esp in the phrase noble art of self-defence) 2. Law the right to defend one's person, family, or property against attack or threat of attack by the use of no more force than is reasonable How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Horser, but I am never without the means of self-defence," Mr. He had killed the woman in defence of his own life and the life of his sister; and every one had a right to slay in self-defence, except as against the king or those who did the king's bidding. All the healthy instincts of self-defence rose up in him against such waste. |
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