die Verteidigung
Translation
defence, justification, advocacy
Examples
Die Verteidigung der Stadt war erfolgreich.
The defence of the city was successful.
Die Verteidigung forderte einen Freispruch.
The defence demanded an acquittal.
Er sagte das zu seiner Verteidigung.
He said that in his defence.
Grammar Patterns
the defence ((against sth.)) the defence against sth. The defence against the attack was strong.
in defence ((of sb./sth.)) in defence of sb./sth. He acted in defence of his family.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abwehr, Schutz, Rechtfertigung; Antonyms: Angriff (attack), Anklage (prosecution)
Etymology
From the verb 'verteidigen' (to defend) + the suffix '-ung', which forms a noun.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ung' often turns a verb into a feminine noun, like 'warnen' (to warn) -> 'die Warnung' (the warning).