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Self-defense

For the legal theory of self-defense, see Right of self-defense. For other uses, see Self Defense (disambiguation).
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This telescopic steel security baton is sold to the public in Japan (2009).
A knee strike to the groin.

Self-defense (self-defence primarily in Commonwealth English) is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm.[1] The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions.[2]

  1. ^ Dictionary.com's Definition of "Self-Defense". Dictionary.reference.com. Retrieved on 2 June 2012.
  2. ^ Kopel, David B.; Gallant, Paul; Eisen, Joanne D. (2008). "The Human Right of Self-Defense". BYU Journal of Public Law. 22. BYU Law School: 43–178.

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