defence

The speech act of answering an attack on your assertions.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.

Protection from harm.

(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.

The defendant and his legal advisors collectively.

A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him.

A structure used to defend against attack.

The justification for some act or belief.

The act of defending someone or something against attack or injury.

An organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies.