Protection or support of a person, position, or idea—defending or vindicating them against criticism or attack.
弁護士が被告の擁護を続けた。
The lawyer continued to defend the defendant.
彼の発言をSNSで擁護する人が多かった。
Many people on social media defended his remarks.
編集部はこの政策の擁護に回った。
The editorial board moved to support this policy.