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why did hamilton defend the loyalists in court after the american revolution
The opposite of assail (attack, malign) would be to defend, support, or champion.
This is a complex question based in part of a court decision in 1803; basically congress has sworn an oath to support and defend the US Constitution, so they could hardly violate it by destroying it, while under oath to support it.
Depending on context "defend" can mean protect, fortify, support, justify, explain, endorse.
People had to be willing to defend and support their country
he was going to pay but he didnt
The Founding Fathers stood by their decision to defend the country. Even when faced with death, loss of home family and property they did not give up. Many lived on the run during the Revolution because they were singled out as traitors to the King of England.
Loyalists support the leaders, patriots defend their country. During the American Revolution Loyalists supported the rule of the English King while Patriots wanted a new government for the colonies (they were not states yet).
Camp Humphreys's motto is 'Sustain, Support, Defend'.
Yongsan Garrison's motto is 'Sustain, Support, Defend'.
Royal Air Force... Defend Britain and support the troops
retreat