légitime défense

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{n} self-defence, organizing of citizens to defend themselves physically or to defend their rights; exemption from criminal responsibility which occurs when one defends oneself against a vicious attack (Law)
self defense

Tom claims he shot Mary in self defense. - Tom soutient qu'il a tiré sur Mary par légitime défense.

She allegedly killed him in self defense. - Elle l'a soi-disant tué en état de légitime défense.

self protection
selfdefence