defence

Maksud

n. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
n. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring
n. the defendant and his legal advisors collectively
n. an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack
n. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
n. the justification for some act or belief
n. a structure used to defend against attack
n. a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
n. (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
n. protection from harm
n. the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury

n. pertahanan
The country strengthened its national defence by purchasing modern military equipment.
Negara itu memperkukuh pertahanan nasionalnya dengan membeli peralatan ketenteraan moden.
n. kubu pertahanan
The old castle served as a strong defence against enemy attacks in the past.
Istana lama itu berfungsi sebagai kubu pertahanan yang teguh daripada serangan musuh pada masa lalu.
n. pembelaan
The lawyer presented a strong defence to prove that his client was innocent.
Peguam itu mengemukakan pembelaan yang kukuh untuk membuktikan bahawa anak guamnya tidak bersalah.