Defence
Noun
UK
/dɪˈfens/
US
/dɪˈfens/
Definition
Protection against harm, attack, or criticism.
Example
"Defence is protection."
"The football team had a strong defence that stopped their rivals from scoring any goals."
"In court, the lawyer gave a powerful defence to prove the accused was innocent."
Explanation
Defence means protecting yourself, someone else, or something from harm, attack, or criticism. For example, in sports, defence is the action of stopping the other team from scoring. In everyday life, defence could mean protecting your rights, your country, or your ideas. Lawyers also present a defence when they explain why someone is not guilty. Defence is about standing against danger, attack, or unfair treatment, either physically or verbally.