noun
right of self-defense
Legal and political term referring to the right of a nation or individual to defend themselves against attack. Commonly used in discussions of international law and constitutional law.
国連憲章は自衛権を認めている。
The UN Charter recognizes the right of self-defense.
日本国憲法の下での自衛権の解釈は議論の的となっている。
The interpretation of the right of self-defense under the Japanese Constitution is a subject of debate.
正当防衛 is a criminal law term for legitimate self-defense in a specific situation, whereas 自衛権 is a broader right under international or constitutional law.
Compound of 自衛 (self-defense) and 権 (right). The term is a modern coinage used in legal and political contexts.