Definition of "defence" []

• Chiefly British Variant of defense. (noun)

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• "Opposition parties on Monday urged Defence Minister Joe Modise to furnish Parliament with the full reasons for defence secretary"
• "Defence Minister Joe Modise was not yet in control of the affairs of the Department of Defence, defence secretary Pierre"
• "Defence Minister Ronnie Kasrils together with the secretary of defence and the defence force chief would ensure that corporate decisions and guidelines were implemented."