Albert is attacked by Bruce while getting out of his car in a store parking lot. Albert punches Bruce in the face, breaking Bruce's nose. When Bruce sues Albert for battery, Albert is likely to use ____ as a defense.
A) defense of property
B) self-defense
C) consent
D) privilege
E) none of the other choices

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Albert is likely to use self-defense as a defense because he was attacked by Bruce and responded to protect himself from harm. Self-defense is a legal defense when someone uses force to protect themselves from the immediate threat of violence.

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