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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The Patriots can go no-huddle to tire out the defense or dial up screens.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025
At a recent defense expo outside Seoul, the defense arm of Korean Air – yes, South Korea’s largest passenger airline – showed off a line of drones, everything from human-sized loitering munitions to a loyal wingman of its own.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Alex Nedeljkovic then replaced Askarov, but the Avalanche scored on their next shot, as a breakdown by the Sharks allowed Joel Kiviranta to get behind the defense, take a pass from Ivan Ivan and beat Nedeljkovic for a 5-0 Colorado lead.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
The success of the defense starts up front with senior defensive lineman Dontay Corleone.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025
At a recent defense expo outside Seoul, the defense arm of Korean Air – yes, South Korea’s largest passenger airline – showed off a line of drones, everything from human-sized loitering munitions to a loyal wingman of its own.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Alex Nedeljkovic then replaced Askarov, but the Avalanche scored on their next shot, as a breakdown by the Sharks allowed Joel Kiviranta to get behind the defense, take a pass from Ivan Ivan and beat Nedeljkovic for a 5-0 Colorado lead.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
The success of the defense starts up front with senior defensive lineman Dontay Corleone.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Nov. 2025
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“The defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20defense. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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