the defense
noun
law
: the lawyer or lawyers who represent the defendant in a court case
The defense rests, Your Honor.
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However, the defense did cost Miami victories (Indianapolis, Arizona and the second Buffalo game) last season.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
So far, the defenders have contained the worst of the onslaught, but the defense is under increasing strain.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The change of plan is in part due to protests by the defense.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The 18-year-old phenom utilizes his size, seeing over the top of the defense to anticipate and create passing windows and lead teammates open.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
So far, the defenders have contained the worst of the onslaught, but the defense is under increasing strain.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The change of plan is in part due to protests by the defense.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The 18-year-old phenom utilizes his size, seeing over the top of the defense to anticipate and create passing windows and lead teammates open.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the defense
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“The defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20defense. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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