Defensive
De*fen"sive
, n. That which defends; a safeguard.[1913 Webster]
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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