self-defense in Portuguese
self-defense in Portuguese is defesa pessoal, autodefesa, legítima defesa.
self-defense in Portuguese
defesa pessoal
The means of defending oneself from physical attack.
autodefesa
The means of defending oneself from physical attack.
legítima defesa
(legal) 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.
autodefesa
(legal) 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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What is "self-defense" in Portuguese?
"self-defense" in Portuguese is defesa pessoal, autodefesa, legítima defesa.
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Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "self-defense": defesa pessoal, autodefesa, legítima defesa.
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