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- DictionaryDe·fense/dəˈfens/
noun
- 1. the action of defending from or resisting attack: "she came to the defense of the eccentric professor"
- 2. the case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit: "the farmer's defense was that he intended only to wound the thief"
defense. noun. /dɪˈfɛns/. protection against attack. [uncountable] the act of protecting someone or something from attack, criticism, etc. soldiers who died in defense of their country When her brother was criticized she leapt to his defense.
defense. noun. /dɪˈfens/. /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.
1. The act of defending against attack, danger, or injury. 2. A means or method of defending or protecting. 3. Sports The act or an instance of defending a championship against a challenger: will box in his third defense of his title. 4. An argument in support or justification of something. See Synonyms at apology.
Definitions of defense. noun. the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury. “a good boxer needs a good defense ” “ defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem” synonyms: defence. see more. noun. a structure used to defend against attack. “the artillery battered down the defenses ” synonyms: defence, defensive structure.
4 days ago · noun. 1. resistance against attack; protection. Two more regiments are needed for the defense of the city. 2. something that defends, as a fortification, physical or mental quality, or medication. This fort was once the main defense of the island. 3.
Something that defends; means of or resources for protection. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The act or an instance of defending a championship against a challenger. Will box in his third defense of his title. American Heritage. Justification or support by speech or writing; vindication. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEFENSE. 1. : the act of defending someone or something from attack. [noncount] weapons of defense = weapons used for defense. They fought in defense of their country. [=they fought to defend their country] the body's first line of defense [=way of defending itself] against illness. [count]
