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Discover LudwigThe phrase "as defence" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a strategy or rationale for protecting or justifying something.
Example: "He presented his actions as defence against the accusations made against him."
Alternatives: "as justification" or "as protection".
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His record as defence secretary is mixed.
Some expenditure such as defence has to be incurred anyway.
Fallon then stepped in to replace him as defence secretary.
He was forced to res ign as defence minister.
The ratio had been set by Younger as defence secretary.
But he is promoted to the cabinet as defence secretary.
I served as defence secretary for three years.
As defence spending falls, even the most competitive firms are in trouble.
As defence minister, Mr Santos loyally implemented Mr Uribe's security build-up.
Many local firms have branched off into other areas, such as defence.
AS DEFENCE budgets come under fire, defence companies are deploying new tactics to protect their profits.
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