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self-defense in Arabic

دِفَاع عَنِ النَّفْسِ difāʕ ʕani n-nafsi

self-defense in Arabic: دِفَاع عَنِ النَّفْسِ (difāʕ ʕani n-nafsi). In English, self-defense means the means of defending oneself from physical attack.

Arabic words for self-defense

means of defending oneself from attack
دِفَاع عَنِ النَّفْسِ difāʕ ʕani n-nafsi

English meaning of self-defense

  1. noun The means of defending oneself from physical attack.
  2. noun The right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, which can be used as justification in several charges including murder, assault, and battery.

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Questions about self-defense in Arabic

What is the meaning of self-defense in Arabic?
Self-defense in Arabic is دِفَاع عَنِ النَّفْسِ (difāʕ ʕani n-nafsi).
ما معنى كلمة self-defense؟
Self-defense: دِفَاع عَنِ النَّفْسِ (difāʕ ʕani n-nafsi).
What does self-defense mean in English?
Self-defense means the means of defending oneself from physical attack.

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