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defence means:

Einwendung

Substantiv

partial

defence

noun

This English translation is based on the general notion of "defense" and not one specific to a judicial proceeding.

a defendant's answer to the claim or charge made against him or her

No defence was offered to the claims, so the court ruled in favour of the claimant.

the defendant and the defendant's counsel (=legal advisor)

The defence raised a number of objections to the questions put by the prosecution.