The case presented on behalf of the accused (7)

I believe the answer is:

defence

(Other definitions for defence that I've seen before include "Weaponry, possibly" , "A means of protecting from attack" , "Protection from danger" , "Justification for some act" , "Protection from harm" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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