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Noun

defence

1. the action of protecting from attack

Quotations

• 1592–1609: And nothing 'gainst Time's scythe can make defence / Save breed, to brave him when he takes thee hence. — William Shakespeare, Sonnet XII
• 1592–1609: Speak of my lameness, and I straight will halt, / Against thy reasons making no defence. — William Shakespeare, Sonnet LXXXIX.

See also

defense