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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In recent months, attorneys for both sides have been trading court filings back and forth over a variety of evidence, including a request by the defense to preclude the footage from being admitted as evidence.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
The Panthers splurged on the defense during the first week of free agency, signing five veteran players to noteworthy contracts.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
But Jaclyn spends much of the season on the defense, which results in plenty of good drama but not much of a spotlight for her.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Anchoring the defense is junior Landry Warren, another team captain.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
The Panthers splurged on the defense during the first week of free agency, signing five veteran players to noteworthy contracts.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
But Jaclyn spends much of the season on the defense, which results in plenty of good drama but not much of a spotlight for her.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Anchoring the defense is junior Landry Warren, another team captain.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
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“The defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20defense. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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