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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The bulk of the motions, which were filed Feb. 24, came from the defense.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
The group’s goals include secure scientific funding, an end to censorship and political interference in science, and the defense of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Her ability to get a bucket at every level, whether or not the defense is draped all over her, is unmatched in the sport.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
In the ComEd Four case, the four defendants were convicted for falsifying books and records, not any bribery of foreign officials that the law originally sought to punish, the defense pointed out in asking Shah last month to stay the proceedings.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
The group’s goals include secure scientific funding, an end to censorship and political interference in science, and the defense of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Her ability to get a bucket at every level, whether or not the defense is draped all over her, is unmatched in the sport.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
In the ComEd Four case, the four defendants were convicted for falsifying books and records, not any bribery of foreign officials that the law originally sought to punish, the defense pointed out in asking Shah last month to stay the proceedings.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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“The defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20defense. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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