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 defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20defense. Accessed 10 May. 2021.
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