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defence
dɪˈfɛns 
Meanings
noun
- the action of defending from or resisting attack.E.g. methods of defence against this kind of attack
- the case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime or being sued in a civil lawsuit.E.g. the farmer's defence was that he intended only to wound the thief
- (in sport) the action or role of defending one's goal or wicket against the opposition.E.g. Wolves were pressed back into defence