defence in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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defence → defense

See also defense

defense, defence Brit [Am dəˈfɛns, ˈdiˌfɛns, Brit dɪˈfɛns] N

defense mechanism, defence mechanism Brit N

self-defense, self-defence Brit [Am ˈˌsɛlf dəˈfɛns, ˈˌsɛlf diˈfɛns, Brit sɛlfdɪˈfɛns] N U

civil defense, civil defence Brit N U

air defense, air defence Brit N U or C

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Defence Minister (in UK)
Ministro m de Defensa / Ministra f de Defensa
Defence Minister (in UK)
Secretario m de Defensa / Secretaria f de Defensa Mex

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defence in the PONS Dictionary

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defence [dɪˈfents] N Aus, Brit

self-defence N Aus, Brit, self-defense N Am

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defence Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be the last line of defence fig
ser la última línea de defensa
to leap to sb's defence
saltar en defensa de alguien
to rush to sb's defence
acudir en defensa de alguien
the defence
la defensa
counsel for the defence
abogado(a) m (f) defensor(a)
to play in [or on Am] defence
jugar en la defensa
defence mechanism
mecanismo m de defensa
counsel for the defence
abogado defensor
to commit soldiers to the defence of a region
enviar soldados a defender una región
witness for the defence
testigo de descargo
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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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He published, in 1812, a pamphlet in defence of that society.
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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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They may not require military service beyond that required by the ordinary laws governing the defence force.
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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 covered over twenty wars and insurgencies and wrote extensively on international relations, defence and strategic problems.
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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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Here he focused on defence and social affairs.
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And the victims are unable to organize in defence of their own interests.
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