DEFENCE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

Example: he gave evidence for the defense

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a structure used to defend against attack

Example: the artillery battered down the defenses

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

the justification for some act or belief

Example: he offered a persuasive defense of the theory

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

Example: his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive; in defense he said the other man started it

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack

Example: he joined the defense against invasion

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Noun

the defendant and his legal advisors collectively

Example: the defense called for a mistrial

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Noun

(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

Example: his teams are always good on defense

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Noun

the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury

Example: a good boxer needs a good defense; defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Noun

protection from harm

Example: sanitation is the best defense against disease

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Noun

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

Example: they died in the defense of Stalingrad; they were developed for the defense program