defence
de-fence
noun
The action of protecting someone or something from attack, harm, or danger.
"The country's defence budget was increased."
noun
The legal argument or case made to protect an accused person in court.
"His lawyer presented a robust defence."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: defense lawyers, defense, defense team, denial, demurrer, vindication, defense force, defence force, defense reaction, defense mechanism, defence reaction, defence mechanism
Antonyms: criminal prosecution, offence, offense, prosecution