The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
The case presented by the defendant in a legal proceeding.
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
The lawyer or team thereof who presents such a case.
An unfair criticism.
The act of making black; a blackening or defamation.