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Defense
01
the measures and actions a country takes to protect itself from military attack or threats
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Coastal fortifications are part of the country 's defense strategy.
02
protection against harm or danger
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Guard dogs are trained for home defense.
03
de verdediging, de achterhoede
the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match
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Our club reorganized its defense after injuries to two starting defenders.
Onze club heeft zijn verdediging gereorganiseerd na blessures van twee basisspelers in de verdediging.
04
reasoning presented to support an act, belief, or decision
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Philosophers often write defenses of ethical theories.
05
the person on trial and their legal team representing them in court
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The defense called expert witnesses to support their case.
06
an unconscious psychological process aimed at reducing anxiety linked to instinctive desires or impulses
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Repression is a defense that pushes unpleasant memories out of awareness.
07
a legal case or argument presented by the accused to deny guilt and seek acquittal
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Witnesses were called to support the defense.
08
a structure or fortification built to resist attack
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The fortress 's defense withstood the siege for months.
09
an organized group or force tasked with resisting attack or providing protection
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The country's defense forces participated in joint military exercises.
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