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Defense
01
the measures and actions a country takes to protect itself from military attack or threats
Exemple
The nation increased its defense spending in response to regional tensions.
Air defense systems intercepted the incoming missiles.
02
protection against harm or danger
Exemple
Wearing a helmet provides defense against head injuries.
Immunizations offer defense against infectious diseases.
03
apărarea, spatele
the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match
Exemple
The defense held firm in the final quarter and preserved the 2–1 lead.
Apărarea a rezistat ferm în ultimul sfert și a păstrat avantajul de 2–1.
Coaches praised the defense for shutting down the rival's top scorer all night.
Antrenorii au lăudat apărarea pentru că a ținut în frâu cel mai bun marcator al adversarului toată noaptea.
04
reasoning presented to support an act, belief, or decision
Exemple
His defense of the controversial policy convinced some skeptics.
The professor presented a defense of his interpretation of the text.
05
the person on trial and their legal team representing them in court
Exemple
The defense argued that the evidence was insufficient.
The jury listened carefully to the defense's statements.
06
an unconscious psychological process aimed at reducing anxiety linked to instinctive desires or impulses
Exemple
Denial is a common defense against uncomfortable truths.
Projection is a defense people use to attribute their feelings to others.
07
a legal case or argument presented by the accused to deny guilt and seek acquittal
Exemple
The lawyer prepared the defense carefully for trial.
The defense claimed the evidence was circumstantial.
08
a structure or fortification built to resist attack
Exemple
The city built walls as a defense against invaders.
Moats served as an additional defense around castles.
09
an organized group or force tasked with resisting attack or providing protection
Exemple
The national defense is responsible for protecting the country's borders.
Local militias acted as a defense during emergencies.
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defensible
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