The act of defending, or the
state of being defended; protection, as from violence or
danger.
That which defends or protects; anything
employed to oppose attack, ward off violence or danger, or maintain
security; a guard; a protection.
Protecting plea; vindication;
justification.
The defendant's answer or
plea; an opposing or denial of the truth or validity of the
plaintiff's or prosecutor's case; the method of proceeding adopted by
the defendant to protect himself against the plaintiff's
action.
Act or skill in making defense; defensive
plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing,
etc.
Prohibition; a prohibitory
ordinance.
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