defense
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3.2
- noun
- /dɪˈfɛns/
- Formal
- Today, we begin the preparation for our defense.
- defense attorney
- defense lawyer
- insanity defense
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Watch on YouTubeAnd Pat said in court, his defence was I had a gun, right?
- And Pat said in court, his defence was I had a gun, right?
- There was a failure of the defense to challenge the number of victims.
- So he ran, he ran a quite a tidy defence and they won his case.
- Truth is an absolute defense to any defamation claim.
- And I I accept that that would be a self defence pushback.
- So that's an important, we could say defense of Jesus against charges of Rosantamont.
- We also we also learned what the defense ordered for lunch today.
Examples
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We will now hear opening statements from defense counsels.
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Moreover, his primary defense in the incident was that he was mentally ill.
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There was a failure of the defense to challenge the number of victims.
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Anything to say in your defense, sir?
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The people hand the defense a copy of the report.
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Chief Justice, the defense was not made aware of any of this information.
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So does the defense not get to make a closing statement here?
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He put on no defense and was found guilty on all charges.
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Ron's a criminal defense attorney.
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The defense presented strong evidence to support the accused's claim of innocence.
Synonyms
296
4.7
A formal statement in court saying if someone on trial is guilty or not
202
3.4
A lawyer who speaks for someone accused of a crime in court
55
3.2
Lawyers who represent a person accused of a crime in court
50
3.2
A group of lawyers who represent a person accused in a court case
17
3.2
A lawyer who helps someone accused of a crime in court
Antonyms
- Specialized
410
5.1
Lawyers who present the state's case against someone accused of a crime in court
Compounds
- Formal
151
4.6
The person in the United States government who is in charge of the military and advises the President
83
3.4
A part of the United States government that protects the country and manages the military
- Formal
71
3.5
A United States government office that protects national security and manages the armed forces
- Specialized
53
3.9
Weapons and other equipment used to protect a country or area from attack
29
3.8
A group of soldiers and other people trained to protect a country from attack
- Specialized
27
4.2
Systems and weapons that protect a place from enemy aircraft or missiles
- Specialized
26
5.1
A company that makes weapons, equipment, or provides services for a country's military
- Specialized
17
4.6
A set of weapons and radar that find and stop enemy missiles before they hit
- Specialized
10
5.3
A mental way a person uses without thinking to reduce strong anxious feelings
8
3.9
A part of the United States government that gives military information to help plan operations and buy weapons
8
3.8
The army, navy, and air force of Israel working together to protect the country
- Specialized
6
4.1
A physical trait or behavior that helps animals and plants avoid harm
A U.S. government group that builds new tools and systems for the military
1
3.9
A United States government department that protects the country's security and runs the armed forces
- Specialized
1
4.3
Actions to protect people and places from harmful bacteria, viruses and toxins
- Formal
1
4.4
A United States agency that provides and moves supplies for the armed forces and other government groups worldwide
1
7.1
A part of the U.S. Department of Defense that develops and coordinates systems to stop long-range missiles
- Specialized
1
4.4
Actions and equipment used to protect people and deal with attacks or accidents involving dangerous chemicals
- Specialized
1
6.1
A way of protecting an area from enemy planes or missiles using weapons and electronic systems to stop them
- Formal
1
9.9
A legal argument that someone was only following orders and not responsible for war crimes
1
6.8
A part of the U.S. military that runs and protects computer and communication systems for top leaders
- Literature
1
9.9
A legal argument that tries to confuse people by giving silly points not related to the case
1
3.5
The ability to protect yourself from physical harm using simple fighting moves
1
9.9
An illegal armed group in Colombia formed in 1997 that fought and sold drugs
- Specialized
1
4.8
Actions and plans to protect people and places from attacks using harmful germs
- Specialized
1
8.1
A mental process done without thinking that reduces worry about uncomfortable feelings
- Specialized
1
3.7
A program that protects computers and networks from harmful software
- Specialized
1
6.7
A plan a company uses to stop another company from taking control
- Specialized
1
6.7
A set of carefully planned military actions using strong positions and clear communications before fighting the enemy
- Specialized
1
6.8
A quick setup of troops and barriers to hold ground when time is short
- Specialized
A missile system on a ship that defends it from close incoming missiles or planes
- Specialized
Actions and plans to protect people from attacks using germs that cause disease
A U.S. Department of Defense center that collects and shares scientific and technical reports with government agencies and contractors
- Specialized
Steps that protect people and buildings from enemy air attack without fighting back
A former illegal armed group in Colombia that used violence and sold drugs
A right-wing armed group in Colombia that deals in drugs and uses violence
How Convincing
Surface Forms
Etymology
Defense comes from de- meaning 'away' and fend meaning 'to push or strike', like the phrase 'fend off'. In law a defense is what the accused uses to 'push away' blame or danger and protect themselves in court.