Meaning
self-defence
- self-defence (physical protection against an attack)
- justification or defence of oneself in an argument or trial
In a sentence
Ha iniziato a seguire un corso di autodifesa ogni martedì sera.
She started attending a self-defence class every Tuesday evening.
Ha dichiarato di aver agito per pura autodifesa durante l'aggressione.
He stated that he acted purely in self-defence during the attack.
L'autodifesa non include mai l'uso sproporzionato della forza.
Self-defence never includes the disproportionate use of force.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| autodifesa | feminine · singular |
| autodifese | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Compound noun from 'auto-' (self) and 'difesa' (defence). Plural is 'autodifese'.