87 entries under defense topic. ×

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claim(noun, action, position, dispute, reason)
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pleading(noun, action, reason, case, claim)
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support(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
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trial(noun, action, trouble, bother, cause)
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action(noun, fight, dispute, reason, process)
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cause(noun, action, dispute, reason, base)
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cover(noun, cause, idea, case)
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excuse(noun, cause, return, reason, base)
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resistance(noun, contention)
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retort(noun, return, explanation, justification)
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return(noun, explanation, justification, plea)
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story(noun, return, reason, claim, approval)
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vindication(noun, cause, return, reason, idea)
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whatfor(noun, cause, reason, approval, explanation)
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whole idea(noun, expression, reason, approval, explanation)
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absolution(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
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account(noun, cause, reason, base, call)
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acquittal(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
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advocacy(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
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approval(noun, reason, explanation, excuse, reasoning)
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