(uncountable) The condition of being defendable / (countable) The extent to which something is defendable

Capable of being defended.

In a way that can be defended.

plural of defendant

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of defend

present participle and gerund of defend

simple past tense and past participle of defend

(law) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another. / (law) In criminal proceedings, the accused.

Someone who defends people or property. / (sports) One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring. / A fighter who seeks to repel an attack.

Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.