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Defense (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".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

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Answer

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Meaning²

Protection from harm; "sanitation is the best defense against disease".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

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Defence

Meaning³

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

The castle's walls and towers served as its primary defense against invaders.
The defense system of the old fortress was complex and multifaceted, consisting of layers of walls, towers, and trenches.
The new company specializes in developing electronic defense systems for the military.
The crew hastily erected a makeshift defense to shield themselves from the oncoming attack.
After centuries of attacks and sieges, the once-impenetrable defense of the medieval town had finally begun to show signs of wear and weakness.

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Structure

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Meaning⁴

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

The defense presented its case after the prosecution finished its argument.
His lawyer helped him build a strong defense against the charges.
She stood confidently in court, ready to give her defense against the accusations.
The defendant's alibi was a crucial part of his defense strategy.
In a surprise move, the defense called a key witness to testify on their behalf.

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Prosecution

Hypernyms

Due Process Of Law

Meaning⁵

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

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

The country's defense system was put to the test during the surprise attack by the neighboring nation.
The company's defense team worked tirelessly to protect its intellectual property from theft.
The defense against the cyber attack was led by a team of expert hackers who had previously worked for the government.
The city's defense walls were breached by the enemy army, leading to a long and brutal siege.
The defense of the accused was led by a team of experienced lawyers who argued that their client was innocent.

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Organisation

Meaning⁶

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

The lawyer's defense of her client was so convincing that the jury delivered a verdict of not guilty.
The city's defense against the flood was compromised when the levee broke.
A good defense is essential for a football team to win the championship.
The country's defense budget was increased to counter the growing threat from neighboring nations.
The doctor's defense of the new medical procedure was met with skepticism by her colleagues.

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Defence

Meaning⁷

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

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

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Prosecution

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Meaning⁸

(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

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Offense

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Squad

Meaning⁹

(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".