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defense
/dɪfˈɛns/
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noun:
A prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.
Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
An argument in support or justification of something.
The case presented by the defendant in a legal proceeding.
A strategy and tactics employed to prevent 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 action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
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