An argument in support or justification of something.
A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.
The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence.
Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
Something used to oppose attacks.
The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.
A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
The forgiveness of sin.
The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification).