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

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"

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

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"

Alt. of Defence

To furnish with defenses; to fortify.

Alt. of Defence

To furnish with defenses; to fortify.

The act or state of guarding or being guarded; protection; a plea or answer in court to a charge or a suit. Also, defence.

The act of defending; anything that defends; a plea in justification; excuse; apology.