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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While the defense has been up and down, and the offense is still getting the wrinkles out in Year 2 of the Canales era, Horn has shown up and shown out in the early goings of the 2025 campaign.
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Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Even if jury nullification doesn't happen, however, the defense only needs one juror on their side to force a mistrial, according to Linda Kenney Baden, a high-profile defense attorney whose clients have included Aaron Hernandez and Casey Anthony.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Communication really comes into focus on this play, as Elam’s lack of knowledge of the call results in a huge bust over the top of the defense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Fans expected second-year quarterback Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben Johnson to spark a turnaround, but so far the offense has been inconsistent, and the defense has been flat-out bad.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
Even if jury nullification doesn't happen, however, the defense only needs one juror on their side to force a mistrial, according to Linda Kenney Baden, a high-profile defense attorney whose clients have included Aaron Hernandez and Casey Anthony.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Communication really comes into focus on this play, as Elam’s lack of knowledge of the call results in a huge bust over the top of the defense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Fans expected second-year quarterback Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben Johnson to spark a turnaround, but so far the offense has been inconsistent, and the defense has been flat-out bad.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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“The defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20defense. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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