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 or excuse; a motive; a persuasion.
Need; requirement, necessity.
The time when something happens.
Something which causes something else; a cause.
A special event or function.
A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred.
An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason.
A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.
To cause; to produce; to induce