defense
/dɪˈfɛns/
UK: /dɪˈfɛns/
defense
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Definition
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
Etymology
From Middle English defens, defense, from Old French defens, defense, from Late Latin dēfēnsa (“protection”). Displaced native Old English bewering. The verb is from the noun.
Example Sentences
- "to come to someone's defense"
- "Department of Defense"
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