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   de·fense

   /dəˈfens/

   noun

   • 1. the action of defending from or resisting attack: "she came to the defense of the eccentric professor" Similar protectionshieldingsafeguardingguardingsecurityfortificationcovershelterscreenresistancedeterrent
   • ▪ an instance of defending a title or seat in a contest or election: "his first title defense against Jones"
   • ▪ military measures or resources for protecting a country: "the minister of defense" Similar armamentsweaponsweaponryarmsmilitary resources/measuresthe militarythe armythe navythe air forcedeterrence
   • ▪ a means of protecting something from attack: "education is the best defense against tyranny"
   • ▪ fortifications or barriers against attack: "coastal defenses" Similar barricadefortificationbulwarkbuttressfortressfastnesskeeprampartoutpostbastion
   • 2. the case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit: "the farmer's defense was that he intended only to wound the thief" Similar rebuttaldenialvindicationexplanationmitigationjustificationrationalizationexcusealibireasonpleapleadingtestimonydeclarationcase
   • ▪ one or more defendants and the counsel in a trial: "the defense requested more time to prepare their case"
   • 3. (in sports) the action or role of defending one's goal against the opposition: "we played solid defense"
   • ▪ the players in a team who defend the goal: "despite heavy pressure the defense was coping well"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French defens, from late Latin defensum (neuter), defensa (feminine), past participles of defendere ‘defend’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › defenseDefense Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : the act or action of defending. the defense of our country. speak out in defense of justice. quickly jumped to her friend's defense. b. law : the denial, answer, or plea (see plea sense 2b) of one against whom a criminal or civil action is brought : a defendant 's denial, answer, or plea. 2. a. : capability of resisting attack.

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   DEFENSE definition: 1. US spelling of defence 2. the act of protecting someone or something against attack or criticism…. Learn more.

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   Defense has to do with protecting something or fighting against an opponent, whether it's national defense, a football team's defense, or a defense lawyer.

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   Defense definition: resistance against attack; protection. See examples of DEFENSE used in a sentence.

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   de·fense. (dĭ-fĕns′) n. 1. The act of defending against attack, danger, or injury. 2. A means or method of defending or protecting. 3. Sports The act or an instance of defending a championship against a challenger: will box in his third defense of his title. 4. An argument in support or justification of something. See Synonyms at apology. 5. Law.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondefense noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of defense noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFENSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   defence. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. You may also like. Word Frequency. defense in American English. (diˈfɛns ; dɪˈfɛns ; also, and for 6 usually, ˈdiˌfɛns ) noun. 1. the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger. 2. the fact or state of being defended. 3. a.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEFENCE definition: 1. the act of protecting someone or something against attack or criticism : 2. something that…. Learn more.

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    The meaning of DEFEND is to drive danger or attack away from. How to use defend in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Defend.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › defenseDefense Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Defense definition: The act of defending against attack, danger, or injury.