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defenses

/dɪˈfɛnsɪz/ /diˈfɛnsɪz/

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noun

Défenses, protection

The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

Examples :

"The castle's high walls and strong towers were its main defenses against invaders. "

Les hauts murs et les tours solides du château constituaient ses principales défenses contre les envahisseurs.

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noun

Défenses, protections

Anything employed to oppose attack(s).

Examples :

"The castle's tall walls and strong gates served as its main defenses against invaders. "

Les hauts murs et les solides portes du château servaient de principales défenses contre les envahisseurs.

military war weapon

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noun

Défense, justification

An argument in support or justification of something.

Examples :

"The lawyer presented strong defenses of her client, arguing he was not at the scene of the crime. "

L'avocat a présenté de solides arguments de défense pour son client, affirmant qu'il n'était pas sur les lieux du crime.

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noun

Défense, armée

Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.

Examples :

"Department of Defense"

Ministère de la Défense

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Interdiction, défense

A prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.

Examples :

"The town's defenses against new construction near the river aim to prevent flooding. "

Les interdictions de la ville concernant les nouvelles constructions près de la rivière visent à prévenir les inondations.

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