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   defence

   /dɪˈfɛns/

   noun

   • 1. the action of defending from or resisting attack: "methods of defence against this kind of attack" Similar protectionshieldingsafeguardingguardingsecurityfortificationcovershelterscreenresistancedeterrent
   • ▪ an instance of defending a title or seat in a contest or election: "his first title defence against Jones"
   • ▪ military measures or resources for protecting a country: "the minister of defence" Similar armamentsweaponsweaponryarmsmilitary resources/measuresthe militarythe armythe navythe air forcedeterrence
   • ▪ a means of protecting something from attack: "wire netting is the best defence against rabbits"
   • ▪ fortifications or barriers against attack: "coastal defences" Similar barricadefortificationbulwarkbuttressfortressfastnesskeeprampartoutpostbastion
   • 2. the case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime or being sued in a civil lawsuit: "the farmer's defence was that he intended only to wound the thief" Similar rebuttaldenialvindicationexplanationmitigationjustificationrationalizationexcusealibireasonpleapleadingtestimonydeclarationcase
   • ▪ the counsel for the defendant in a lawsuit: "the defence requested more time to prepare their case"
   • 3. (in sport) the action or role of defending one's goal or wicket against the opposition: "Wolves were pressed back into defence"
   • ▪ the players in a team who defend the goal: "despite heavy pressure the defence 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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   What does defense mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! 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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   What is a defense in a sentence?

   • A defence is something that people or animals can use or do to protect themselves. The boy could have adopted hardened cynicism as a defense. A defence is something that you say or write which supports ideas or actions that have been criticized or questioned .

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   What does Defesa mean?

   • ortografia americana de "defence":, defesa, defesa [feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! DEFENSE definition: 1. US spelling of defence 2. the act of protecting someone or something against attack or criticism….

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   What is the essence of Defence?

   • No more admirable illustration can be found of the truth that the essence of defence lies in a vigorous local offence. The Turks fired a mine under Quinn's Post and then rushed a section of the defence isolated by the explosion. Defence definition: variant of defense. . See examples of DEFENCE used in a sentence.

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   What is a 'uncountable' defence?

   • [uncountable] the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc. What points can be raised in defence of this argument? in somebody's defence I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. When her brother was criticized she leapt to his defence.

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   What is a defence in a criminal case?

   • The defence is the case that is presented by a lawyer in a trial for the person who has been accused of a crime. You can also refer to this person's lawyers as the defence . The defence was that the records of the interviews were fabricated by the police. The defence pleaded insanity, but the defendant was found guilty and sentenced.

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   noun. resistance against danger, attack, or harm; protection. a person or thing that provides such resistance. a plea, essay, speech, etc, in support of something; vindication; justification. a country's military measures or resources. ( as modifier ) defence spending. law a defendant's denial of the truth of the allegations or charge against him.

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   Definitions of defence. noun. the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury. synonyms: defense. see more. noun. a structure used to defend against attack. synonyms: defense, defensive structure. see more. noun. (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies.