Meanings
nounself-defence (usually uncountable, plural self-defences)
plural self-defences
- alternativeuncountableusuallyAlternative spelling of self-defense.
Synonyms & antonyms
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APA
self-defence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/self-defence
MLA
“self-defence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/self-defence. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “self-defence,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/self-defence.
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