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Meanings of defence in English
(Psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
The defendant and his legal advisors collectively.
Catalan
defensa (Sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.
Synonyms
Examples for "defending team"
Examples for "defending team"
1
To open up those areas of opportunity, to breach through and break open the shell of a defending team.
2
The awarding of a goal-line drop-out to the defending team when an attacking player, who brings the ball into in-goal, is held up.
Usage of defence in English
1
The treaty also made a future EU common defence subject to safeguards.
2
National's defence spokesperson Mark Mitchell today said the government should remain independent.
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The region is extremely important from the country's defence point of view.
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Recent international events should remind us of the need for strong defence.
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Civil defence officials said there had been no immediate reports of damage.
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As a result the defence minister and army chief of staff resigned.
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Read more Bayern undoubtedly see attack as their best form of defence.
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The prosecution and defence cases concluded at the Central Criminal Court yesterday.
9
Romney has said Obama's planned defence budget cuts would hurt the area.
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Both sides, the State and the defence, have since rested their case.
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However, they were left exhausted by the New Zealand team's dogged defence.
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Mohadi was moved from state security to defence, security and war veterans.
13
As a result of a civil defence meeting at 8am this morning.
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The victims are said to include members of a civilian defence force.
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Many defence analysts say a Russian attack on Poland is highly unlikely.
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Our defence is good and we are working to improve our attack.
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Translations for defence
Defence through the time
Defence across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
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