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legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
裁判所は正当防衛と認めた。
The court recognized it as legitimate self-defense.
彼は自分の行動が正当防衛だと主張した。
He claimed his actions were legitimate self-defense.
正当防衛は、緊急の危険がある場合にのみ認められる。
Legitimate self-defense is only recognized when there is an imminent danger.