| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CIVIL | Word before defense or law |
| MARTIAL | Word before arts or law |
| CASE | Word before law or history |
| the | ed as a function word before the name of a branch of human endeavor or proficiency the law |
| defense | defending party or group (as in a court of law) the defense rests |
| pleaded | Invoke (a reason or a point of law) as an accusation or defense |
