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Definitions of defence from WordNet
defence (n.)
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires;
defence (n.)
(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring;
defence (n.)
the defendant and his legal advisors collectively;
defence (n.)
an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack;
defence (n.)
the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions;
defence (n.)
the justification for some act or belief;
defence (n.)
a structure used to defend against attack;
defence (n.)
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him;
defence (n.)
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies;
defence (n.)
protection from harm;
Synonyms: defense
defence (n.)
the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury;
Synonyms: defense
Dictionary entries near defence
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