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Definition of: defensive
(di·fen′siv) adjective
1. Intended or suitable for defense.
2. Carried on in defense: distinguished from offensive.
3. Making defense.
—noun An attitude or condition of defense: means of defense; safeguard.
—de·fen′sive·ly adverb
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