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

Translations for defence in the Spanish»English Dictionary (Go to English»Spanish)

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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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Vixens are very protective of their kits, and have been known to even fight off terriers in their defence.
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They started to equip air defence units from 1955.
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Although the common people remained firm in the defence, the court ministers' loyalties began to waver.
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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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Some defences may also have evolved through traits originally referred to pollination.
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And the victims are unable to organize in defence of their own interests.
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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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With the introduction of gunpowder in the 15th century, additional defences were required.
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He published, in 1812, a pamphlet in defence of that society.
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