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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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   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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › defenseDefense - definition of defense by The Free Dictionary

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   Defense is the act of defending against attack, danger, or injury, or a means or method of protecting something. It can also refer to the military, legal, or sports aspects of defending oneself or others.

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