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Defence
dɪˈfɛn(t)s
- the action of defending from or resisting attack
"methods of defence against this kind of attack"
- 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"
- a means of protecting something from attack
"wire netting is the best defence against rabbits"
- fortifications or barriers against attack
"coastal defences"
- 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"
- the counsel for the defendant in a lawsuit
"the defence requested more time to prepare their case"
- (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"