/ɪn wʌnz oʊn dɪˈfɛns/ – Phrase
Definition: để tự vệ.
A more thorough explanation: “In one’s own defense” is a legal term that refers to the act of presenting arguments, evidence, or justifications to protect oneself or to counter accusations or charges made against oneself in a legal proceeding. It is the right of an individual to provide a defense or explanation for their actions or behavior in order to prove their innocence or mitigate any potential legal consequences.
Example: The defendant presented evidence in their own defence during the trial.
Related words:
- (to) conduct one’s own defence
- (to) take the stand in one’s own defence
- (to) testify in one’s own behalf
- (to) testify in one’s own right
- (to) procure one’s own abortion
- (to) conduct one’s own case
- fitness to stand one’s own trial
- (to) serve as one’s own counsel
- (to) stand one’s own trial
- (to) claim under one’s own right