prolonged defense
[prəˈlɔŋd dɪˈfɛns]
nounpl: prolonged defenses
defesa prolongada
1. A defensive strategy or action that is extended over a long period of time, resisting attack or pressure persistently
The castle's prolonged defense against the siege lasted for months.
A defesa prolongada do castelo contra o cerco durou vários meses.
2. In legal contexts, an extended defensive argument or opposition to a claim or accusation
The defendant mounted a prolonged defense against the charges.
O réu apresentou uma defesa prolongada contra as acusações.
3. In sports or military context, sustained resistance or protective positioning
The team's prolonged defense in the final quarter secured the victory.
A defesa prolongada do time no último quarto garantiu a vitória.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and American legal, military, and sports contexts. In Brazilian culture, 'defesa prolongada' is often referenced in historical discussions of Portuguese colonial fortifications and indigenous resistance. In American usage, it frequently appears in military history, courtroom drama, and sports commentary.
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