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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of defence in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdefence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [countable] something that is said or written in order to support something. [countable, usually singular] what is said in court to prove that a person did not commit a crime; the act of presenting this argument in court. Her defence was that she was somewhere completely different at the time of the crime. He wanted to conduct his own defence.

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   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.

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   Play. Word of the Day. lucid. See Definitions and Examples » Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of DEFENCE is chiefly British spellings of defense.

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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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   DEFENCE definition: 1. the weapons and military forces that a country uses to protect itself against attack: 2…. Learn more.

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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.

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    n. 1. resistance against danger, attack, or harm; protection. 2. a person or thing that provides such resistance. 3. a plea, essay, speech, etc, in support of something; vindication; justification. 4. (Military) a. a country's military measures or resources. b. (as modifier): defence spending. 5.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › defencedefence - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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