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An example use of defense in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… the first line of defense or the first …”
meanings of defense
noun:
- A prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.
- Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
- A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
- An argument in support or justification of something.
- The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
- Anything employed to oppose attack(s).
- The lawyer or team thereof who presents such a case.
- The case presented by the defendant in a legal proceeding.
- The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.