self protection

/ˌsɛlf prəˈtɛkʃən/
noun
  1. The act of keeping oneself safe from harm, danger, or attack.
    • His instinct for self-protection kicked in when he heard a strange noise.
    • She took a self-protection class to learn how to defend herself.
    • Carrying pepper spray is a common form of self-protection.
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