defended

adjective2

1. •
   Having defenses.

   • This result corroborates the Hypothesis 2 that the less defended fast-growing species can be replaced over time by more defended slower-growing species. — 2018
2. •
   In which the defendant responds to the allegations made against them, typically by filing a defense or counterclaim in court.

   • If this simpler procedure were adopted in a defended case the cost would be about 29l. if counsel were employed, and about 27l. if no counsel or solicitor were employed. — 1910