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defense
/dɪˈfɛns/
noun
obrona
Also
defensywa(f)
Definition
The act of protecting someone or something from attack or harm, or the system used for this; also, the case presented by or on behalf of the party accused or sued in a lawsuit.
Examples
The country's defense budget was significantly increased this year.
Budżet obronny kraju został w tym roku znacznie zwiększony.
He spoke passionately in defense of his friend, who was wrongly accused.
Z pasją przemawiał w obronie swojego przyjaciela, który został niesłusznie oskarżony.
The defense argued that the evidence presented was insufficient to prove guilt.
Obrona argumentowała, że przedstawione dowody były niewystarczające do udowodnienia winy.
Synonyms
Collocations
national defenseself-defensedefense attorney
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