While the total installed price of solar has continued to decline, the price of the solar panels or modules themselves has remained relatively flat since 2012, indicating a decline in non-module costs. Credit: LBNL.
defense. 1  the denial or pleading of the defendant in answer to the claim or charge that has been made. 2  the proceedings adopted by a defendant, or the defendant's legal agents, for defending against the charges that have been made. 3  a defendant and his or her counsel.
Definition of defense. 1  1a : the act or action of defending (see defend) the defense of our country speak out in defense of justice quickly jumped to her friend's defenseb law : the denial, answer, or plea (see plea 2b) of one against whom a criminal or civil action is brought : a defendant 's denial, answer, or plea.