special defense

The term 'special defense' can refer to both a legal strategy and a gaming attribute, each with distinct implications in their respective fields.

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Definition

B2Gaming

(technical, role-playing)A character's ability to resist or reduce damage from non-physical attacks, such as magical or elemental forces.

Example

  • The wizard's special defense helped him withstand the dragon's fire breath.
  • Boosting a Pokémon's special defense can make it more resilient against moves like Psychic or Thunderbolt.

C1Law

(formal, legal)A strategy where the defendant presents new evidence or arguments to avoid liability, even if the basic facts are true.

Example

  • The lawyer's special defense was pivotal in the client's acquittal.
  • Using a special defense, the defendant argued that they were not legally responsible due to insanity.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "special defense":

on the defensive