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tilsvar

substantiv

full

defence

noun

Definitions of defence

English

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.

English

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

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