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Noun: deliberate defense
Usage: US (elsewhere: deliberate defence)
  1. A defense organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems
    - deliberate defence [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: deliberate defenses

Type of: defence [Brit, Cdn], defense [US], defensive measure