the defense

noun

law

: the lawyer or lawyers who represent the defendant in a court case

The defense rests, Your Honor.

Examples of the defense in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Personnel-wise, this episode created more questions about the defense than answers, too. —

Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024 If Miami can get 35 snaps a game out of this 37-year-old the defense might remain a top 10 unit in 2024. —

Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024 In a separate motion, the defense has accused the prosecution of improperly attacking Baldwin’s character. —

Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 July 2024 Still, the defense is hoping to maintain a sense of separation within focus points in the trial. —

Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for the defense

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