fin: puolustus

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Meaning
means	(noun) the justification for some act or belief; "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory" defence, defense, vindication
means	(noun) protection from harm; "sanitation is the best defense against disease" defence, defense
means	(noun) the defendant and his legal advisors collectively; "the defense called for a mistrial" defense team, defense, defence, defense lawyers
means	(noun) an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack; "he joined the defense against invasion" defence, defence force, defense force, defense
means	(noun) a structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses" defence, defense, defensive structure
means	(noun) (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program" defense, defensive measure, defence