Alternate (chiefly British) spelling for defense.

ETYM French défense, Old Fren. defense, fem., defens, masc., from Latin defensa (cf. Late Lat. defensum), from defendere. Related to Defend, Fence.
In law, collective term for the defendant (the person accused of having committed a crime or wrong) and his or her legal advisors and representatives. It is also the case made in answer to the action or claim being made against the defendant. Defendants who cannot afford to pay for legal advisors are frequently granted legal aid (assistance with fees).1. Protection from harm; SYN. defence.
2. The justification for some act or belief; SYN. defence, vindication.
3. An organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack; SYN. defence.
4. Military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; SYN. defence, defensive measure.
5. A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him; SYN. defence, denial, demurrer.
6. The defendant and his legal advisors collectively; SYN. defence, defense team, defense lawyers.
7. The team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; SYN. defence, defending team. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Fren. guarde, French garde; of German origin; cf. Old High Germ. wart, marto, one who watches, mata a watching, Goth. wardja watchman. Related to Guard.
1. A person who keeps watch over something or someone.
2. A group of men who escort and protect some important person; SYN. bodyguard.
3. A device or principle designed to prevent injury or other harm; SYN. safety.
4. A position on a basketball team. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin protectio: cf. French protection.
1. The activity of protecting someone or something; SYN. protecting, guarding.
2. The condition of being protected; SYN. shelter.
3. The imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition; SYN. trade protection.
4. Payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence; SYN. tribute. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Eng. tusk, the same word as tusch, as. tusc. Related to Tush a tooth.
A long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog.