Defense

noun

/dɪˈfɛns/

Word Frequency: 39.7

Definitions

1.nounThe action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.

2.nounAnything employed to oppose attack(s).

3.nounAn argument in support or justification of something.

4.nounGovernment policy or (infra)structure related to the military.

"Department of Defense"

5.nounA prohibition; a prohibitory ordinance.

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