Nomen

die Verteidigung

defense, justification, advocacy

Die Verteidigung der Stadt war erfolgreich.

The defense of the city was successful.

Die Verteidigung forderte einen Freispruch.

The defense demanded an acquittal.

Er sagte das zu seiner Verteidigung.

He said that in his defense.

the defense ((against sth.)) the defense against sth. The defense against the attack was strong.

in defense ((of sb./sth.)) in defense of sb./sth. He acted in defense of his family.

Synonyms: Abwehr, Schutz, Rechtfertigung; Antonyms: Angriff (attack), Anklage (prosecution)

From the verb 'verteidigen' (to defend) + the suffix '-ung', which forms a noun.

The suffix '-ung' often turns a verb into a feminine noun, like 'warnen' (to warn) -> 'die Warnung' (the warning).

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