the defense

noun

law
: the lawyer or lawyers who represent the defendant in a court case
The defense rests, Your Honor.

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Quinn felt the defense could improve on several things to further limit fellow powers down the line, but Grace Hagan, Kendal Cusack and Ella Dacey played a major role in the Porkers still only allowing just three total shots despite Canton’s elite firepower. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025 The aide ordered his family to pack their bags and go to the defense ministry in the capital’s central Umayyad Square. Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Prosecutors in Michél’s case are seeking decades in prison for the Fugees rapper as well as a $64 million forfeiture, while the defense has asked for a 36-month sentence. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025 Gavin Valencia leads the defense with 90 tackles. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the defense

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