Translations for „defence“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

defence N Aus, Brit

See also defense

defense [dɪˈfents] N Am

defense a. LAW, SPORTS

defesa f

the secretary of defense

o secretário de defesa(a secretária de defesa) m (f)

to rush to sb's defense

correr em defesa de alguém

defence minister N Aus, Brit

defence minister

ministro(-a) m (f) da defesa

self-defence N Aus, Brit, self-defense N Am no pl

self-defence

legítima f defesa

self-defence

defesa f pessoal

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English

The barbican with its own gate and portcullis added an extra line of defence between the main entrance gate and the keep.

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He covered over twenty wars and insurgencies and wrote extensively on international relations, defence and strategic problems.

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Vixens are very protective of their kits, and have been known to even fight off terriers in their defence.

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And the victims are unable to organize in defence of their own interests.

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With the introduction of gunpowder in the 15th century, additional defences were required.

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Although the common people remained firm in the defence, the court ministers' loyalties began to waver.

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In 1973 policy concerns included economics, employment, defence, energy (fuel) supplies, land tenure, pollution and social security, as then seen within an ecological perspective.

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He published, in 1812, a pamphlet in defence of that society.

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They were examined in the presence of the prisoner, who was allowed to cross-examine them and to call witnesses in his own defence.

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They may not require military service beyond that required by the ordinary laws governing the defence force.

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