légitime défense

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /le.ʒi.tim de.fɑ̃s/

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Noun

légitime défense f (uncountable)

1. (law) self-defense (right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force)

   en état de légitime défense ― in self-defense (US), in self-defence (UK)

See also

• auto-défense