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Overton Defenestration

When the Overton Window shifts around people that don't change themselves yet end up under different labels afterwards after being thrown out/defenestrated of the original windowframe.

Changing labels without changing those in question in a way similar to the Red Queen Theory where someone needs to keep running in order to stay in the same spot. The running here would be chasing after the shifting Overton Window.
Overton Defenestration occurs when the window throws you out itself while you do nothing in response to the Overton Window shifting around you.

"I was a liberal by the 1990's definition. I guess I still am. My positions haven't changed all that much, but the goalposts have been moved so far that I don't fit in anywhere anymore."
by Devidose July 12, 2021
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Chewbaccy defense

Refers to a questionable legal strategy regarding whether someone uses Skoal or Grizzly.
In Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn", our hero uses da "Chewbaccy defense" --- namely, dat da Widow Douglas uses snuff herself --- regarding his wanting to smoke his pipe.
by QuacksO July 18, 2021
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Public Defender

Anyone who has a job or role that involves defending the public, such as a police officer, security guard, or any of those militia organizations not regulated by the government
The public defender shot a nearby robber who attempted to rob a gas station with a shotgun.
by YuOfTheNight August 28, 2021
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Self Defense

When someone tries to beat you up so you beat them up to stop them from beating you up.
Person 1 used self defense when Person 2 tried to chase him and grab his weapon. Person 2 seemed to have intent of harming Person 1.
by Based Cow November 18, 2021
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Self defensed

Verb. The action of a white man killing a minority with no repercussions by claiming self defense. (Kyle Rittenhouse)
Person 1: I’m going to the BLM protest later today.
Person 2: I hope you don’t get self defensed.
by nefariousone November 23, 2021
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Josh defence league

The josh defence league is better than the panini gang. Josh is the greatest to ever exist and will never be defeated. JDL will always be better. No questions🍆
The josh defence league is better than the panini gang
by Joshua defence league February 2, 2022
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The Defenders

4 badass superhero's save new York from the hand also one of the bad guys is daredevils ex girlfriend WHICH everyone thought that she was dead BUT NO but you see matt (aka daredevil) is just a massive simp over her so hes like bro ill die with you and then everyone has the guilt of leting daredevil die but no he didn't that's what they think the other superhero's are Luke cage, Jessica Jones, and iron fist so that is basically the whole show summarized I highly suggest watching the show (but netflix is removeing it so you can watch it on some illegal website)
Guy 1: Hey whats the best show ever
Guy 2: The defenders
Guy 1: how is it good?
Guy 2: It just is
by not my real name believe me February 26, 2022
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