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Defense
01
the measures and actions a country takes to protect itself from military attack or threats
Exemplos
The government unveiled new defense policies last week.
02
protection against harm or danger
Exemplos
Effective policies provide defense against economic crises.
03
a defesa, a retaguarda
the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match
Exemplos
In baseball the defense turned a slick double play to end the inning.
No beisebol, a defesa executou um duplo jogo suave para encerrar o inning.
04
reasoning presented to support an act, belief, or decision
Exemplos
The candidate prepared a defense against accusations of misconduct.
05
the person on trial and their legal team representing them in court
Exemplos
The defense presented an alternative interpretation of the facts.
06
an unconscious psychological process aimed at reducing anxiety linked to instinctive desires or impulses
Exemplos
Sublimation channels instinctive desires into socially acceptable behavior.
07
a legal case or argument presented by the accused to deny guilt and seek acquittal
Exemplos
The judge considered the defense before delivering a verdict.
08
a structure or fortification built to resist attack
Exemplos
Ancient civilizations invested heavily in city defense.
09
an organized group or force tasked with resisting attack or providing protection
Exemplos
The defense unit trained regularly to maintain readiness.
Árvore Lexical
defenseless
defensible
defensive
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