87 entries under defense topic. ×

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reason(noun, information, cause, reason, case)
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case(noun, business, action, information, cause)
9
assertion(noun, expression, idiom, style, position)
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explanation(noun, expression, idiom, style, cause)
9
reasoning(noun, reason, case, explanation, evidence)
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defense(noun, action, attack, cause, reason)
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justification(noun, cause, return, reason, base)
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statement(noun, expression, idiom, style, view)
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plea(noun, position, return, reason, speech)
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answer(noun, return, reason, approval, explanation)
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basis(noun, concept, understanding, philosophy, cause)
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evidence(noun, action, information, cause, reason)
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wherefore(noun, information, cause, reason, idea)
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apologia(noun, cause, return, reason, idea)
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apology(noun, cause, return, reason, idea)
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idea(noun, concept, philosophy, cause, position)
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rationale(noun, concept, understanding, philosophy, cause)
4
rebuttal(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
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reply(noun, return, reason, approval, explanation)
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response(noun, return, reason, approval, explanation)
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