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Defence (Noun)

Meaning¹

The speech act of answering an attack on your assertions; "his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"; "in defense he said the other man started it".

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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

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Answer

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Meaning²

A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him; "he gave evidence for the defense".

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Nouns denoting acts or actions.

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Due Process

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Entrapment

Meaning³

The defendant and his legal advisors collectively; "the defense called for a mistrial".

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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

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Defend (verb)

Meaning⁴

The justification for some act or belief; "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory".

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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

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Justification

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Defend (verb)

Meaning⁵

A structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses".

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Nouns denoting man-made objects.

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Meaning⁶

An organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack; "he joined the defense against invasion".

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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

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Meaning⁷

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program".

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Nouns denoting acts or actions.

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Military Action

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Meaning⁸

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".