defense
nounUK /dɪˈfens/
US /dɪˈfens/
The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.
The castle walls were built for defense against enemies.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The part of a sports team that stops the other team from scoring.
Our defense played really well and stopped the other team from scoring.
3. The things a person says to explain or prove they did nothing wrong.
The lawyer gave a strong defense in court.
4. The system or group that protects a country from attack.
The country spends a lot of money on national defense.