defence vs offence

defence

noun
  • A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence. 

  • The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence. 

  • Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military. 

  • Something used to oppose attacks. 

  • The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury. 

  • An argument in support or justification of something. 

offence

noun
  • Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada standard spelling of offense. 

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