When using self-defense to justify ones actions against an attacker, the primary analysis of the defense relies on

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The primary analysis of self-defense is the proportionality of the response, meaning that the force used by the defender must be reasonable and not excessive compared to the threat posed by the attacker. Verbal interaction before the attack, intent of the defender, and relationship of the attacker to the attacked may be relevant factors to consider, but they are not the primary analysis of self-defense.

When Using Self-Defense to Justify Ones Actions Against an Attacker