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The phrase "a defence of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing or justifying a particular viewpoint, action, or belief.
Example: "In her essay, she presents a defence of the controversial policy, arguing that it has significant benefits."
Alternatives: "a justification for" or "a support of".
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A defence of description.
Finally, Syriza promises a defence of democracy.
It is not exactly a defence of Viktor Orbán's government.
Is that a defence of the status quo?
This is not a defence of Eat, Pray, Love.
In a sense, your book is a defence of adolescents.
Bolt published a defence of his column this morning.
But my essays are a defence of my self-voyaging.
Instead, I interpreted his rebuke as a defence of Maxwell.
Or is it actually a defence of rape jokes?
He casts his show as a defence of eccentricity.
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