- use force in self-defence
- = use force in self-defense використовувати силу в порядку самооборони
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Self-defence in English law — In English criminal law, the defence of self defence provides for the right of people to act in a manner that would be otherwise unlawful in order to preserve the physical integrity of themselves or others or to prevent any crime. For the… … Wikipedia
Self-defence (Australia) — In the criminal law of Australia, self defence may be a complete defence to criminal liability for causing injury in defence of the person or, to a limited extent, property, or a partial defence to murder if the degree of force used was excessive … Wikipedia
self-defence — (in AM, use self defense) 1) N UNCOUNT: usu with supp, oft in/of N Self defence is the use of force to protect yourself against someone who is attacking you. Richards claimed he acted in self defence after Pagett opened fire on him during a siege … English dictionary
self-defence — UK / US noun [uncountable] 1) actions that you take or force that you use in order to protect yourself in self defence: Margaret claims she was acting in self defence when she shot him. 2) fighting skills that you can use to defend yourself from… … English dictionary
self-defence — /sɛlf dəˈfɛns / (say self duh fens) noun 1. the act of defending one s own person, reputation, etc. 2. Law the use of reasonable force against an attacker, constituting a defence in criminal law and tort. –self defensive, adjective …
self-defence — noun the defence of one s person or interests, especially through the use of physical force, which is permitted in certain cases as an answer to a charge of violent crime. Derivatives self defensive adjective … English new terms dictionary
self-defense — self defensive, adj. /self di fens , self /, n. 1. the act of defending one s person when physically attacked, as by countering blows or overcoming an assailant: the art of self defense. 2. a claim or plea that the use of force or injuring or… … Universalium
self-defense — self′ defense′ n. 1) the act of defending one s person by physical force 2) a claim or plea that the use of force was necessary in defending one s own person 3) cvb an act or instance of protecting one s own interests, property, etc., as by… … From formal English to slang
Use of force by states — The use of force by states is controlled by both customary international law and by treaty law. The UN Charter reads in article 2(4):All members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the… … Wikipedia
Self-defense — For the term as used in international relations, see defensive war. Self defense, self defence (see spelling differences) or private defense is a countermeasure that involves defending oneself, one s property or the well being of another from… … Wikipedia
Defence of property — Criminal defenses … Wikipedia
