statement of defenseglossary / STATEMENT OF DEFENSE statement of defense. The assertions by a defendant; esp., in England, the defendant’s answer to the plaintiff’s statement of claim. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Jenny,毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校,专注翻译各类与重组与破产有关的法律文件。