"légitime défense" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [French]

IPA: /le.ʒi.tim de.fɑ̃s/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-LoquaxFR-légitime défense.wav , LL-Q150 (fra)-Jérémy-Günther-Heinz Jähnick-légitime défense.wav
Head templates: {{fr-noun|f|-}} légitime défense f (uncountable)
  1. (law) self-defense (right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force) Tags: feminine, uncountable Related terms: auto-défense
    Sense id: en-légitime_défense-fr-noun-vUa1dTm3 Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Law Topics: law
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