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Definition of Self-preservation
1. Noun. Preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency.
Definition of Self-preservation
1. Noun. The instinctive behaviour that protects oneself from harm ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Self-preservation
Literary usage of Self-preservation
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. International Law: A Treatise by Lassa Oppenheim (1905)
"On the contrary, although self-preservation is in certain cases an excuse recognised
by International Law, no State is obliged patiently to submit to ..."
2. International Law: A Treatise by Lassa Oppenheim (1920)
"From the earliest time of the existence of an Excuse the Law of Nations
self-preservation was considered 10 a sufficient justification for many acts of a ..."
3. International Law: A Treatise by Lassa Oppenheim (1912)
"It is a fact that in certain cases violations committed in self-preservation are
not prohibited by the Law of Nations. But, nevertheless, they remain ..."
4. A Treatise on International Law by William Edward Hall, Alexander Pearce Higgins (1917)
"IN the last resort almost the whole of the duties of states are subordinated to
the right of self-preservation. Where law affords inadequate protection to ..."
5. A Treatise on International Law by William Edward Hall (1890)
"self-preservation. § 83. IN the last resort almost the whole of the duties PART II.
of states are subordinated to the right of self-preservation. ..."
6. A Treatise on International Law by William Edward Hall (1890)
"IN the last resort almost the whole of the duties PART II. of states are subordinated
to the right of self-preservation. ' Where law affords inadequate ..."
7. Elements of International Law: With a Sketch of the History of the Science by Henry Wheaton (1836)
"CHAPTER I. RIGHT OF self-preservation. EVERY state has certain sovereign rights,
... Right of self-preservation. Right of self-defence modified by the equal ..."
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