defense team

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defense team

The defense team reviews evidence at the conference table.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The collective group representing a defendant in a legal proceeding: A "defense team" refers to the defendant and their legal advisors, such as attorneys and lawyers, considered as a single unit working together to provide a legal defense.
Usage
  • The term is used primarily in legal contexts to describe the side in a court case that is defending against accusations or charges.
  • It functions as a singular collective noun, though it refers to multiple people.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The defense team presented compelling evidence to the jury.
    • A strong defense team is crucial for a fair trial.
    • The judge listened carefully to the arguments from the defense team.
Advanced Usage
  • "to assemble a defense team": To gather and hire lawyers and advisors for one's legal defense.
    • The accused billionaire worked quickly to assemble a powerful defense team.
  • "the defense team rests": A formal declaration made in court indicating the defense has finished presenting its case.
    • After the final witness, the defense team rested.
Variants and Related Words
  • Defense attorney / Defence lawyer (n): An individual lawyer who represents the defendant. (Note: "Defense" is American English; "Defence" is British English).
    • She hired a renowned defense attorney.
  • Defense counsel (n): Another term for the legal advisors representing the defendant, often used interchangeably with "defense team."
    • The defense counsel objected to the prosecutor's line of questioning.
Synonyms
  • Defense: Can refer to the entire defending side in a court case, including the team.
    • The defense argued for an acquittal.
  • Defending party: A more formal term for the group defending against a legal action.
Related Phrases
  • For the defense: A phrase used to indicate who or what is acting on behalf of the defendant.
    • Speaking for the defense, the lawyer summarized the key points.
  • Lead counsel for the defense: The primary or most senior lawyer on the defense team.
    • The lead counsel for the defense delivered the closing argument.
defense team

The defense team reviews evidence at the conference table.

Noun
  1. the defendant and his legal advisors collectively
    • the defense called for a mistrial

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