defence
noun
1.
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
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3.
the defendant and their legal advisors collectively
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defend 4.
an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack
Derived from:
defend 5.
the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
6.
the justification for some act or belief
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defend 7.
a structure used to defend against attack
8.
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against them
9.
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
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11.
the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury