Definition of the defense
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:the lawyer or lawyers who represent the defendant in a court case
- The defense rests, Your Honor.
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: the act or action of defending (see defend)
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: the denial, answer, or plea (see plea 2b) of one against whom a criminal or civil action is brought : a defendant 's denial, answer, or plea
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: capability of resisting attack
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: to take specific defensive action against (an opposing team or player or an offensive play) : to attempt to keep (an opponent or play) from scoring in a game or contest
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