Do you spell defens(c)e with a S or a C. Does it matter which way?

[kfootballkid]

My friend told me to look at the chalkboard because he said my teacher spelled defense wrong. he said its spelled with a c, but i always thought it was spelled with an s. ex: the defense shut them down. does it matter which way you spell it? or does it come down to what way you're using it in?

[emma w]

The American spelling is with an s and the brittish spelling is with a c (including Commonwealth countries like Australia)

[pabon_jackie]

it is usually spelled with a s if it i spelled with a c it is different word

[Chrissy]

American vs British depends on what your teacher wantsDefence - British Defense - American

[Lefty]

Defense is spelled with an s. British is spelled with one t, not two.

[Behaviorist]

It depends on where you live. In the UK it is spelled "defence" and in the US it is spelled "defense".http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/jones/differences.htm

[beauty1026]

Defense. with an "s".

[jr95667]

American: sBritish: cBy the way, litracy in spelled literacy.