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How to pronounce self-defence in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms self-defense, self-protection
Type of protection
Has types martial art

Examples of self-defence

self-defence
He is holding a can of pepper spray in front of him, apparently in self-defence.
From the metro.co.uk
They did sometimes go on patrol, but were allowed to shoot only in self-defence.
From the economist.com
The defence barrister successfully argued that Van Praagh acted in self-defence.
From the nzherald.co.nz
It was in a self-defence class that John realised something was seriously wrong.
From the express.co.uk
Hitherto they have had the right to use force only in situations of self-defence.
From the economist.com
American troops are prohibited from doing any fighting, except in self-defence.
From the economist.com
Self defence in English law is using reasonable force against an unjust threat.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Zimmerman claims that Martin attacked him and that he fired only in self-defence.
From the guardian.co.uk
When Binet, furious for being ruined, attacks him, Moreau shoots in self-defence.
From the en.wikipedia.org