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noun
- 1. the action of defending from or resisting attack: "methods of defence against this kind of attack" Similar
- 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
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DEFENCE definition: 1. the act of protecting someone or something against attack or criticism : 2. something that…. Learn more.
DEFENCE meaning: 1. the act of protecting someone or something against attack or criticism : 2. something that…. Learn more.
A defence is something that you say or write which supports ideas or actions that have been criticized or questioned. Chomsky's defence of his approach goes further. [ + of] The Party Congress has closed with a spirited defence of the government's economic programme from the Deputy Prime Minister.
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.
[uncountable] the organization of the people and systems that are used by a government to protect a country from attack. (British English) the Ministry of Defence. (US English) the Department of Defense. Issues of national defence are a matter for the government. Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. Extra Examples.
6 days ago · The meaning of DEFENCE is chiefly British spellings of defense.
DEFENCE definition: 1. the weapons and military forces that a country uses to protect itself against attack: 2…. Learn more.
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. noun. /dɪˈfens/ (US English) ( British English defence) protection against attack. [uncountable] the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc. in defense of somebody/something soldiers who died in defense of their country. What points can be raised in defense of this argument?
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.
