defence

Definition

The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.

Etymology

From Middle English defens, defense, from Old French defens, defense, from Late Latin dēfēnsa (“protection”). Displaced Old English bewering.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "As governments and health officials continue to flip-flop on vaccine age requirements, and anti-vaxxers spread falsehoods through social media and protests, the vaxxie might just be a powerful line of defence against vaccine hesitancy."