defence
noun
variant of defense.
defenceless
-
a word derived from
defence.
Example Sentences
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Chris Paxton KC, prosecuting, said it was "sheer good fortune" the "defenceless and vulnerable" pupil was not seriously hurt.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
The crackdown in Iran is targeting "defenceless" people who need the support of the international community to "put an end" to the current system, award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi said on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026
They are described as "tolerated" and their owners are defenceless.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
Judge Justice Judith Farbey said the pair "deliberately misled social services" and added: "Malik was a blameless and defenceless baby who depended on adults for everything."
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2023
By coming down here, he and Percy had left the others defenceless.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
