itsepuolustus

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Finnish

Etymology

itse- +‎ puolustus

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈitse(ˣ)ˌpuo̯lustus/,
  • Rhymes: -uolustus
  • Hyphenation(key): itse‧puolus‧tus

Noun

itsepuolustus

  1. self-defense

Usage notes

  • In legal language, the concept of "legitimate self-defense" (that removes criminal liability) is hätävarjelu.

Declension

Possessive forms of itsepuolustus (Kotus type 39/vastaus, no gradation)

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