for self-defence

Frequency: 7.012.1 per million words

Used to indicate the purpose of an action or object is self-protection.

self-defencePREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • I own a gun for self-defence.
  • Many people carry pepper spray for self-defence.
  • She took martial arts classes for self-defence.
  • The alarm system was installed for self-defence.
  • He claimed his actions were solely for self-defence.
  • Is it legal to carry a knife for self-defence in this country?
  • They teach children basic moves for self-defence.
  • The dog was trained for self-defence and protection.
  • She always keeps a whistle handy for self-defence.
  • A strong legal framework is necessary for self-defence rights.