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.