Legal defence is a term used to describe the actions taken by a person or organization to protect their rights in a legal matter. There are several synonyms for this term, including legal representation, defense, advocacy, counsel, and litigation support. Legal representation refers to the lawyers or attorneys that represent a person or organization in a legal matter. Defense is more commonly used in criminal cases, where a defendant is represented by a lawyer to defend them against charges. Advocacy refers to supporting or promoting a cause or case. Counsel refers to legal advice given to a client, and litigation support refers to the services provided to clients during a legal dispute.