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Discover LudwigThe word 'self-defence' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to the act of protecting oneself from physical assault or harm. For example: Joanne took a self-defence class to learn how to protect herself.
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self-defence
noun
Alternative spelling of self-defense
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Love is... self-defence.
Only in self-defence.
Cole pleaded self-defence.
Abramson argued self-defence.
Self-defence, retorted the Saudi interior minister.
Israel claims it acted in self-defence.
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we are self defence units!
The right to self defence, for example.
Lyle claimed self defence and was acquitted.
Self defence guys dispersed into the night.
"This was never self defence in a hundred years".
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