Answer: defences

AnswerCrossword Clue
defencesAn instance of defending a title or seat in a contest or election
defencesFortifications or barriers against attack
defencesA means of protecting something from attack
defencesThe action of defending from or resisting attack
defencesThe players in a team who perform this role
defences(in sports) The action or role of defending one's goal against the opposition
defencesMilitary measures or resources for protecting a country
defencesOne or more defendants in a trial
defencesAttempted justification or vindication of something
defencesThe counsel for the defendant in a lawsuit
defencesThe case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued in a lawsuit