Definizione monolingua

defence

defence (plural defences)

1. The action of protecting from attack.
2. Something used to oppose attack.
   • 1592—1609, William Shakespeare, Sonnet XII:

     And nothing gainst Times scythe can make defence

     Save breed, to brave him when he takes thee hence.

3. An argument in support or justification of something.
   • 1592—1609, William Shakespeare, Sonnet LXXXIX:

     Speak of my lameness, and I straight will halt,

     Against thy reasons making no defence.

Definizione dizionario defence

	difesa
	The act or process of protecting citizens or any geographical area by preparing for or by using military means to resist the attack of an enemy.

argine

patrocinio

presidio

protezione

retroguardia

tutela

Altri significati:

Something used to oppose attack.

The action of protecting from attack.

An argument in support or justification of something.

defense (of oneself)