self-defense in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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autodéfense [otodefɑ̃s] N f

défense1 [defɑ̃s] N f

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He also taught self-defense techniques to his fellow servicemen.
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In self-defense, he attacks them and knocks them out.
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Its use is only allowed in the act of self-defense and the protection of others.
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She finally tells him the truththat it was self-defense against an attack she can not bear to speak ofand they leave together.
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She has a weakness that is a self-defense mechanism which kicks in when she feels threatened or less than up to par.
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It combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise.
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He pleaded not guilty at his trial, citing self-defense.
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It is prohibited in combat sports, but some self-defense systems teach it.
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The second condition is that the force used in self-defense must be proportional to the harm which the actor is threatened.
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However, even in one's own home, the degree of force used in self-defense must not be excessive.
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