<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  How is self-defense defined in law? Context: Self-defense is a legal principle that permits individuals to defend themselves from harm or imminent danger. Answer: [/INST]Self-defense is a legal principle that allows an individual to protect themselves from harm or imminent danger.</s>