Definitions
the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury
Word origin
From Middle English defens, defense, from Old French defens, defense, from Late Latin dēfēnsa (“protection”). Displaced Old English bewering.
Used in a sentence
“In cases of defence ’tis best to weigh The enemy more mighty than he seems:”
“And nothing ’gainst Time’s scythe can make defence Save breed, to brave him when he takes thee hence.”
“Speak of my lameness, and I straight will halt, Against thy reasons making no defence.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Protective action”7 letters
02“Protection”7 letters
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