the defense

noun

law

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

The defense rests, Your Honor.

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One of the most important plays of the game, which feeds into McCarthy’s evaluation of the defense setting the tone early, ended Carolina’s first drive. —

Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 Alongside wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, Burrow has been a shining star for Cincinnati, singlehandedly keeping the team in the game after the defense didn't live up to standards. —

Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 In Shanahan’s ideal offense, the X is a receiver who can win one-on-one in man coverage and force the defense to shift a safety up and to his side of the field. —

Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024 While redshirt sophomore Jordan Phillips figures to be a mainstay at nose tackle, there is a vacancy at defensive tackle in the defense’s 3-4 alignment. —

Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the defense