defence

/dɪˈfɛns/ · noun

Meaning

The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.
Something used to oppose attacks.
An argument in support or justification of something.
A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.
The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.
Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
To furnish with defences; to fortify.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Sources

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