Dictionary - Definition of IN SELF-DEFENSE


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. (Law), in protection of self, -- it being permitted in law to a party on whom a grave wrong is attempted to resist the wrong, even at the peril of the life of the assailiant. --Wharton.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. (Law), in protection of self, -- it being permitted in law to a party on whom a grave wrong is attempted to resist the wrong, even at the peril of the life of the assailiant. --Wharton.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Common Expressions: IN SELF-DEFENSE

Expressions	Definition
In self-defense	(Law), in protection of self, -- it being permitted in law to a party on whom a grave wrong is attempted to resist the wrong, even at the peril of the life of the assailiant. --Wharton. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top