defenses

de-fens-es · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of *defense*; multiple means of protection or resistance.

  2. 2.

    (Psychology) Mental mechanisms that protect against anxiety or unpleasant thoughts.

  3. 3.

    (Law) Arguments or evidence presented in court on behalf of the accused.

Related words

See also: defence, defences, defense

Etymology

From defense + -s, from Latin defensum meaning "that which is defended."