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De*fen"sive (?), a. [Cf. F. défensif.] 1. Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor.
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A moat defensive to a house. Shak.
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2. Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; -- opposed to offensive; as, defensive war.
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3. In a state or posture of defense. Milton.
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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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