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1. hasty_defence
noun. a defense organized while in contact with the enemy or when time is limited.
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2. defence
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.
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4. defence
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury.
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5. defence
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack.
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6. defence
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies.
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8. defence
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him.
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9. hasty
adjective. ['ˈheɪsti'] excessively quick.
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Etymology
- hasty (English)
- hastif (Old French (842-ca. 1400))