Resistance against attack (7)

I believe the answer is:

defence

(Other definitions for defence that I've seen before include "Armed forces' role" , "Evidence from the accused" , "Weaponry, possibly" , "One ministry" , "Protection; justification" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.com and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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