/steɪtmənt ʌv dɪˈfɛns/ – Phrase
Definition: 1. ý kiến phản bác đơn kiện của bị đơn;
2. ý kiến phản bác (của luật sư) của bị can đối với lời buộc tội.
A more thorough explanation: A statement of defence is a formal legal document filed by a defendant in response to a claim or lawsuit brought against them. It sets out the defendant’s version of the facts and legal arguments in defense against the allegations made by the plaintiff. The statement of defence is an important part of the legal process as it allows the defendant to present their side of the case and respond to the claims made against them.
Example: In the statement of defence, the defendant denied all allegations made by the plaintiff and provided a detailed explanation of their version of events.