(1):
(a.) Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; - opposed to offensive; as, defensive war.
(2):
(a.) Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor.
(3):
(n.) That which defends; a safeguard.
(4):
(a.) In a state or posture of defense.
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