This is the 7650th most frequent Chinese word.
辩护
"辩护" means "to defend or justify (typically in a legal or argumentative context)."
In this sentence, '辩护' means to defend or justify oneself in response to an accusation or doubt.
他为自己没有迟到进行辩护。
He defended himself against accusations of being late.
Here, '辩护' is used in a legal context, meaning to argue or present a defense for someone formally.
律师在法庭上为被告辩护。
The lawyer defended the accused in court.
This use of '辩护' signifies explaining one's actions to justify them and prevent misunderstanding.