well-defended

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Definitions of well-defended word

verb with object well-defended to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually followed by from or against): The sentry defended the gate against sudden attack. 1
verb with object well-defended to maintain by argument, evidence, etc.; uphold: She defended her claim successfully. 1
verb with object well-defended to contest (a legal charge, claim, etc.). 1
verb with object well-defended Law. to serve as attorney for (a defendant): He has defended some of the most notorious criminals. 1
verb with object well-defended to support (an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of (a dissertation, thesis, or the like) by answering arguments and questions put by a committee of specialists. 1
verb with object well-defended to attempt to retain (a championship title, position, etc.), as in a competition against a challenger. 1

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; Middle English defenden < Old French defendre < Latin dēfendere to ward off, equivalent to dē- de- + -fendere to strike

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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