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/defenˈðido/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A person who has been defended in a legal process or in a conflict situation.
The lawyer presented evidence that demonstrated his client was an innocent defended.
El abogado presentó pruebas que demostraron que su cliente era un defendido inocente.
In a sports context, a player who protects their territory or position.
The defended maintained his area, not allowing the opponent to pass.
El defendido mantuvo su área sin dejar pasar al adversario.
verb
To protect or safeguard someone or something.
The father defended his son from unjust criticism.
El padre defendió a su hijo de las críticas injustas.
To argue in favor of a cause or situation.
The activist defended human rights at the conference.
El activista defendió los derechos humanos en la conferencia.
Etymology
From the Latin 'defensum', which means 'to defend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
defended to the hilt
To defend something with great fervor and effort.
defendido a capa y espada
to be defended by someone
To have the support or protection of another person.
ser defendido por alguien
de facto defended
A defense that exists in practice but not necessarily by law.
defendido de facto
Related Words
defend
To protect someone or something from harm or aggression.
defender
defense
Means or actions to protect oneself or protect something.
defensa
defender
A person who defends someone, especially in a legal context.
defensor
Slang Meanings
Defended in an unconventional or informal manner.
That singer has their own style, although they could be considered a rare defended.
Ese cantante tiene su estilo, aunque podría ser considerado un defendido raro.
A defended person who is always in trouble.
That guy is a defended, he's always involved in new drama.
Ese chico es un defendido, siempre tiene un nuevo drama.