The phrase "staunch defence" means to strongly protect or support something, especially when it is being challenged or under attack.
Sentences with «staunch defence»
It's become a part of our lives, and some us have even reached the point of staunch defence of disappointing experiences in a strange -LSB-...] (egmr.net)
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth launches staunch defence of diesel and says its continued success is crucial for the whole European car industry. (autocarpro.in)
But it also contains staunch defences of the inherent value of lawyers as expert counsellors to troubled clients and defenders of the rule of law. (law21.ca)