the defense
noun
law
: the lawyer or lawyers who represent the defendant in a court case
The defense rests, Your Honor.
Examples of the defense in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Orlando has struggled to score more than one goal in recent games, meaning the defense is especially important in earning three points.
—
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
The Sky have dropped six straight, including four home games in a row, with the defense faltering in recent outings.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
The judge denied bail in large part due to Diddy’s history of domestic violence, which the defense admitted to throughout the trial.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Reed, a rookie cornerback, was the player of the game for the defense.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the defense
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
The Sky have dropped six straight, including four home games in a row, with the defense faltering in recent outings.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
The judge denied bail in large part due to Diddy’s history of domestic violence, which the defense admitted to throughout the trial.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Reed, a rookie cornerback, was the player of the game for the defense.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the defense
Cite this Entry
“The defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20defense. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share