The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
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 lawyer or team thereof who presents such a case.
The portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
An expedient to secure protection or defence.
A state of safety, protection or shelter.
A refuge island.
A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort.
To return to a place of shelter.