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TOPIK 5noun

정당방위

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정당방위가 · 정당방위를

self-defense (legal), justifiable defense

Example

법원은 그의 행동을 정당방위로 인정했습니다.

The court recognized his actions as self-defense.

Word parts

정 right당 proper방 defend위 guard

Literally 'justified defense'.