Word Meaning

Meaning of defence

- See Defense.
- The act of defending, or the state of being defended; protection, as from violence or danger.
- That which defends or protects; anything employed to oppose attack, ward off violence or danger, or maintain security; a guard; a protection.
- Protecting plea; vindication; justification.
- The defendant's answer or plea; an opposing or denial of the truth or validity of the plaintiff's or prosecutor's case; the method of proceeding adopted by the defendant to protect himself against the plaintiff's action.
- Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc.
- Prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.

Crossword clue for defence

- Guard system
- Protection
- Protection against an attack
- Protection from half-made fence
- Safeguard