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/dɪˈfɛns/

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- 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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A defence is something that you say or write which supports ideas or actions that have been criticized or questioned . The Party Congress has closed with a spirited defence of the government's economic programme from the Deputy Prime Minister.

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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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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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Also (esp. Brit.): defence SYNONYMS 1. security, preservation, safeguard. 3. support, advocacy, justification. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

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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.
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1. the act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger. 2. the fact or state of being defended. 3. a. something that defends; means of or resources for protection. b. a plan or system for defending. 4. justification or support by speech or writing; vindication. 5. self-protection, as by boxing. 6. Sport. a.