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{{wiktionary|defense|defence|defensive}}
The words '''''defense''''' or '''''defence''''' can refer to any of the following: '''Defense''' or '''defence''' may refer to:


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*For defense of a doctoral dissertation see ]
*For the military term see ]
*] measures and ]
*In ], ''defense'' may be a ] for ]
*For legal defense see ]
*For defense in sport see ]


==Tactical, martial, and political acts or groups==
This disambiguation article uses the American English variant of the word. '''Defense''' is predominantly ] while '''Defence''' is used in all other ] countries, similar to offence/offense.
* ], forces primarily intended for warfare
* ], the organizing of civilians to deal with emergencies or enemy attacks
* ], industry which manufactures and sells weapons and military technology
* ], the use of force to defend oneself
* ] (Hebrew for "The Defence"), a paramilitary organization in British Palestine
* ], security of a nation state, its citizens, economy, and institutions, as a duty of government
** ], pursuit of foreign policy objectives through the peaceful employment of defence resources
** ] or department of defense, a part of government which regulates the armed forces
** ], a cabinet position in charge of a ministry of defense
* ], measures taken by states and international organizations to ensure mutual survival and safety


==Sports==
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* ], the action of preventing an opponent from scoring
** ], an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals
** ], a player, other than the goaltender, in a defensive position
** ], a method of avoiding being out in cricket


==Law==
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* ], an attempt to avoid criminal or civil liability
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* ], argument that a defendant should not be held liable for any loss caused while acting to protect their property
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* ], the right for people to use reasonable force to defend themselves

==Places==
* ], a neighbourhood located within Clifton Cantonment of Karachi, Pakistan
* ], a business district near Paris
** The ], commonly known as Arche de la Défense, near Paris

==Other uses==
* ], a 2018 Polish television series
* ], a chess opening by Black
* ], name of several ships
** ], Royal Navy ships of this name
* ], oral examination required for certain advanced degrees
* ], unconscious psychological mechanisms that reduce anxiety
* "The Defence", a song by Black Midi from '']''

==See also==
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Latest revision as of 12:51, 12 December 2024

Defense or defence may refer to:

Tactical, martial, and political acts or groups

  • Defense (military), forces primarily intended for warfare
  • Civil defense, the organizing of civilians to deal with emergencies or enemy attacks
  • Defense industry, industry which manufactures and sells weapons and military technology
  • Self-defense, the use of force to defend oneself
  • Haganah (Hebrew for "The Defence"), a paramilitary organization in British Palestine
  • National security, security of a nation state, its citizens, economy, and institutions, as a duty of government
    • Defence diplomacy, pursuit of foreign policy objectives through the peaceful employment of defence resources
    • Ministry of defence or department of defense, a part of government which regulates the armed forces
    • Defence minister, a cabinet position in charge of a ministry of defense
  • International security, measures taken by states and international organizations to ensure mutual survival and safety

Sports

Law

  • Defense (legal), an attempt to avoid criminal or civil liability
  • Defence of property, argument that a defendant should not be held liable for any loss caused while acting to protect their property
  • Right of self-defense, the right for people to use reasonable force to defend themselves

Places

  • Defence, Karachi, a neighbourhood located within Clifton Cantonment of Karachi, Pakistan
  • La Défense, a business district near Paris
    • The Grande Arche, commonly known as Arche de la Défense, near Paris

Other uses

See also

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