Defensive

De*fen"sive

, n. That which defends; a safeguard.
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Wars preventive, upon just fears, are true defensives.

Bacon.
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To be on the defensive, To stand on the defensive, to be or stand in a state or posture of defense or resistance, in opposition to aggression or attack.
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