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DoD

the United States Department of Defense the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security created in 1947 It includes within its jurisdiction control of

Chance medley

The killing of another in self defense upon a sudden and unpremeditated encounter See Chaud Medley

Disadvantageous

or prosperity inconvenient prejudicial opposed to advantageous as the situation of an army is disadvantageous for attack or defense

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Devise

invent to plan to scheme as to devise an engine a new mode of writing a plan of defense or an argument

Defensive

Serving to defend or protect proper for defense opposed to offensive as defensive armor

Defendant

Serving or suitable for defense defensive

Citadel

in or near a fortified city commanding the city and fortifications and intended as a final point of defense

Chaud medley

of blood and while under the influence of passion thus distinguished from chance medley or killing in self defense or in a casual affray

Disarm

To deprive of arms to take away the weapons of to deprive of the means of attack or defense to render defenseless

Castle guard

The guard or defense of a castle

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