NichiDict

正当防衛

せいとうぼうえい
[seitoubouei]

Meanings

1.Noun

lawlegitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense

Examples

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.