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Noun Concept
EN
defense  defence  vindication
EN
The justification for some act or belief WordNet 3.0
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The justification for some act or belief WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Evidence, facts, statements, or arguments that justify a claim or belief. Wiktionary
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He offered a persuasive defense of the theory WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
IS A
justification
HAS KIND
alibi
excuse
apology
DERIVATION
defend
justify
vindicate
USAGE DOMAIN
Canadian English spelling
Australian English orthography
British English orthography
American English orthography
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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defense, defence, vindication
Wiktionary
EN
vindication

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