The country should have the right to defend itself with all legal means at its command.

这个国家应该有权动用它所掌控的所有法律手段来捍卫自己。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

The accused has the right to defend himself.

被告有权申辩。

《新英汉大辞典》

He said this was our country and we had a right to defend it.

他说这是我们自己的国家，我们有权力保卫它。

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"The African Union charter says first that the people have the right to defend themselves against the oppression of a dictator,".

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And his basic rights were seen to be absolute, for nothing must interfere with the right of each individual to defend his life, liberty, and property.

人的基本权利被视作每个个体都绝对拥有的,任何事物都无法干涉的,自卫,自由,财产的权利

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All right, so an elected government can conscript citizens to go out and defend the way of life, the community that makes the enjoyment of rights possible?

好的，所以说民选政府是可以征召公民,上战场为了他们的生活而战的，使得社会能够继续享有这些权利吗？

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They can be given the right to defend themselves if that's required to be fair.

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These parents and teachers have the natural right to defend themselves and not be looked at as criminals.

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Third, Israel will retain its right to defend itself against terrorism, including to take actions against terrorist organizations.

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