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.
The position or function (of someone or something), as taken on by a successor.
An emotional or circumstantial "place" having specified advantages, qualities etc. (now only in phrases).
One's partner in a romantic relationship.