légitime défense

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French

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /le.ʒi.tim de.fɑ̃s/
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Noun

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légitime défense f (uncountable)

  1. (law) self-defense (right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force)
    en état de légitime défensein self-defense (US), in self-defence (UK)

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