"Nuremberg defence" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Nuremberg defences [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Nuremberg defence (plural Nuremberg defences)
  1. (British spelling) Alternative spelling of Nuremberg defense Tags: UK, alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Nuremberg defense
    Sense id: en-Nuremberg_defence-en-noun-ldnRNodK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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