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.
Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.
The business of providing insurance.
A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
The car was totalled, but fortunately I had insurance.
A bet made after the deal, which pays off if the dealer has blackjack.
An insurance policy