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.
A rule restricting behaviour or action.
The degree of contact, in consonants.
Abnormal narrowing of a canal or duct in the body.
A general state of restrictiveness on behavior, action, or ideology.
A sternly critical remark or review.