Resistance Against Attack Danger Or Harm A Countrys Military Forces The Plea Of The Accused In A Lawsuit Or The Action Of Protecting Ones Goal Or Wicket Against The Opposition Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 12, 2023

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	noun • (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires • (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring • the defendant and his legal advisors collectively • an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack • the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions • the justification for some act or belief • a structure used to defend against attack • a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him • (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies • protection from harm • the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury
	44%	8		Protecting against danger or attack
	noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
	38%	4		Temporary release of the accused - wicket crosspiece
	noun • (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial • the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial) verb • release after a security has been paid • deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period • secure the release of (someone) by providing security • empty (a vessel) by bailing • remove (water) from a vessel with a container

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4	Play a straight bat to block, protecting single wicket The Guardian Cryptic - 28 Oct 2008	The Guardian Cryptic / 28 Oct 2008
5	Protecting against danger or attack
6	Rebels against military forces? New York Times - 03 Jan 2010	New York Times / 03 Jan 2010
7	Temporary release of the accused - wicket crosspiece The Guardian Quick - 29 Apr 2005	The Guardian Quick / 29 Apr 2005

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