defense; defence is a Noun
[1] The act of defending, or the state of being defended; protection, as from violence or danger. In cases of defense `t is best to weigh The enemy more mighty than he seems. Shak.
[2] That which defends or protects; anything employed to oppose attack, ward off violence or danger, or maintain security; a guard; a protection. War would arise in defense of the right. Tennyson. God, the widow`s champion and defense. Shak.
[3] Protecting plea; vindication; justification. Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defense. Acts xxii. 1.
[4] The defendant`s answer or plea; an opposing or denial of the truth or validity of the plaintiff`s or prosecutor`s case; the method of proceeding adopted by the defendant to protect himself against the plaintiff`s action.
[5] Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc. A man of great defense. Spenser. By how much defense is better than no skill. Shak.
[6] Prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance. [Obs.] Severe defenses . . . against wearing any linen under a certain breadth. Sir W. Temple.
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