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Defense lawyer
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an attorney who represents a defendant in a legal case, either in criminal or civil proceedings, with the aim of protecting their client's rights and providing a defense against the accusations
Example
The defense lawyer presented evidence that cast doubt on the prosecution's case.
In his closing statement, the defense lawyer appealed to the jury's sense of justice.
The defense lawyer asked the judge to dismiss the charges due to lack of evidence.
The defense lawyer negotiated a plea deal to reduce his client's potential sentence.
She hired a skilled defense lawyer to handle the lawsuit filed against her business.
