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self-defense meaning in Tamil

தற்காப்பு taṟkāppu

self-defense in Tamil: தற்காப்பு (taṟkāppu). In English, self-defense means the means of defending oneself from physical attack.

Tamil words for self-defense

means of defending oneself from attack
தற்காப்பு taṟkāppu
law: the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force
தற்காப்பு taṟkāppu

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of self-defense in Tamil?
Self-defense in Tamil is தற்காப்பு (taṟkāppu).
self-defense என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Self-defense: தற்காப்பு (taṟkāppu).
What does self-defense mean in English?
Self-defense means the means of defending oneself from physical attack.

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