Answer: defender

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEFENDEROmbudsman
defenderone who defends (to protect (to shield from harm, attack or injury))
defenderEither member of the partnership that did not win the auction
defenderA person who defends someone or something
defender(in soccer, hockey, and other games) A player whose task it is to protect the team's goal
DEFENDERCriminal attorney
DEFENDERProtector
DEFENDERLawyer in court, often
DEFENDERGuard
DEFENDERChampion
DEFENDER... of the Faith
DEFENDERLawyer, at times
DEFENDERLegal figure.
DEFENDERAdvocate.
DEFENDERGuard.
DEFENDERChampion.
DEFENDEROne of Elizabeth II's titles.
DEFENDERFighter against invasion.
DEFENDERUlysses' role in Sophocles' "Ajax."
DEFENDERAccused person's lawyer
DEFENDEROne who provides protection
DEFENDERSoccer midfielder, typically