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- Dictionaryde·fense/dəˈfens/
noun
- 1. the action of defending from or resisting attack: "she came to the defense of the eccentric professor" Similar
- 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
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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.
DEFENSE definition: 1. US spelling of defence 2. the act of protecting someone or something against attack or criticism…. Learn more.
noun. resistance against attack; protection: Two more regiments are needed for the defense of the city. Synonyms: safeguard, security. something that guards against harm, such as a fortification, physical or mental quality, or medication: This fort was once the main defense of the island.
DEFENCE definition: 1. the act of protecting someone or something against attack or criticism : 2. something that…. Learn more.
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.
the ability to prevent an opposing team from scoring. c. the strategy, plays, etc. used to prevent an opposing team from scoring. 7. a. the arguments in behalf of the defendant in a law case. b. US. the defendant and his or her lawyer or lawyers, collectively.
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.
Definition of defense noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Defense definition: The act of defending against attack, danger, or injury.
n. resistance against attack; protection: Two more regiments are needed for the defense of the city. something that defends, as a fortification, physical or mental quality, or medication: This fort was once the main defense of the island. the defending of a cause or the like by speech, argument, etc.:
