misdefense

English

Etymology

From mis- +‎ defense.

Noun

misdefense (uncountable)

  1. A faulty defense that allows one's opponent to take advantage
    • 2009 January 15, Phillip Alder, “Scrutinizing the Dummy to Develop the Defense”, Bridge, in New York Times‎[1]:
      South now had seven tricks (two spades, three hearts and two clubs), and a later misdefense allowed an overtrick.
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