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defences

The correct spelling is defences.

How to pronounce defences

noun

Say it like: Def-ens-es

The correct spelling is defences. The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury. For example: "Department of Defence"

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Department of Defence

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.
  2. 2.Something used to oppose attacks.
  3. 3.An argument in support or justification of something.
  4. 4.A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.
  5. 5.The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.

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