defence
nounUK /dɪˈfens/
US /dɪˈfens/
The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.
The soldiers built a wall for defence against the enemy.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The reasons or facts you give to show you are right.
The lawyer gave a strong defence for her client.
3. The part of a sports team that stops the other team from scoring.
He plays in defence for the football team.
4. The act of speaking or writing to support someone or something.
She wrote a defence of the new school rules.