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Defendant : Person defending a court action which has been taken against them.  

Defense : The legal strategies, arguments, or actions used by a defendant (the accused party) to respond to and counter the claims or charges made by the plaintiff or the prosecution in a legal proceeding.

Default : Failing to do something which had been agreed to. (Section 167 of Criminal Procedure Code)

Defamation : The act of making false statements about someone that harms their reputation.Defamation can take the form of spoken words (slander) or written statements (libel). (Section 499 of Indian Penal Code)

Deed : A legal document that serves as evidence of ownership, rights, or obligations related to real property (land and buildings) or personal property. Deeds are used to transfer or convey property from one party to another. (Section 27 of Stamp Act)

Decree : An order by a court. (Section 2(2) of Civil Procedure Code)