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term Defence Command means the joint military headquarters in some countries. For more information, see Defence Command (Denmark) Defence Command (Finland)
Defence_Command
Air service branch of Singapore's military
the Army and Navy. It was established in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command (SADC) before renaming to its current name in 1975. As one of the larger
Republic of Singapore Air Force
Republic_of_Singapore_Air_Force
Topics referred to by the same term
Defense Command, Thailand air defence command Joint Ground-based Air Defence Command, Netherlands air defence command Former commands Air Defence Command (Canada)
Air_Defence_Command
Military unit
The Iraqi Air Defence Command (Arabic: قيادة الدِفَاع الجَوِّي) is the aerial defense branch of the Iraqi Armed Forces. It is one of the key service components
Iraqi_Air_Defence_Command
Digital warfare branch of the Singapore Armed Forces
which are the C4I Community created in April 2012, Defence Cyber Organisation in March 2017, SAF C4 Command in November 2017, and the Cybersecurity Task Force
Digital and Intelligence Service
Digital_and_Intelligence_Service
Military unit
The Joint Ground-based Air Defence Command (Dutch: Defensie Grondgebonden Luchtverdedigingscommando, DGLC) is a joint command of the Royal Netherlands Army
Joint Ground-based Air Defence Command
Joint_Ground-based_Air_Defence_Command
Armed forces of Denmark
Defence (through the Chief of Defence and the Defence Command) and the Danish Home Guard (through the Home Guard Command). De facto the Danish Cabinet
Danish_Defence
Combined military forces of Serbia
each of the branches (Army Command and Air Force and Air Defence Command) and one responsible for training (Training Command). The Serbian General Staff
Serbian_Armed_Forces
Military unit
The Danish Defence Command (DCD) (Danish: Forsvarskommando, FKO) is the Danish joint military command and the top coordination and controlling authority
Defence_Command_(Denmark)
Air and space component of the Canadian Armed Forces
several different commands: Air Defence Command (ADC; interceptors), Air Transport Command (ATC; airlift, search and rescue), Mobile Command (tactical fighters
Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
Combined military forces of Georgia
Eastern Command Western Command Air and Air Defence Command Special Operations Forces Military Training and Education Command Army Logistics Command National
Defence_Forces_of_Georgia
Military unit
24°56′59″E / 60.1641782°N 24.9496668°E / 60.1641782; 24.9496668 Defence Command (Finnish: Pääesikunta, Fenno-Swedish: Huvudstaben), organized as Headquarters
Defence_Command_(Finland)
Measures to combat enemy aerial forces
air defence and air defence aircraft have been under integrated command and control. However, while overall air defence may be for homeland defence (including
Anti-aircraft_warfare
Armed forces of Finland
chosen by NGOs active in the national defence. Chief of Defence General Janne Jaakkola Chief of Defence Command Finland Lieutenant General Vesa Virtanen
Finnish_Defence_Forces
Air warfare branch of Georgia's defense forces
The Aviation and Air Defence Command of the Defence Forces (Georgian: თავდაცვის ძალების ავიაციისა და საჰაერო თავდაცვის სარდლობა, romanized: tavdatsvis
Georgian_Air_Force
Service of the Indian Armed Forces
combatant command. Recently constructed integrated functional commands under the Integrated Defence Staff include the Defence Cyber Agency, Defence Space
Integrated Theatre Command (India)
Integrated_Theatre_Command_(India)
Armed forces of Tanzania
Jane's Defence Weekly "Tanzania Land Force Command". Tanzania Peoples Defence Force. "Tanzania Defence Force HQ Command". Tanzania Peoples Defence Force
Tanzania People's Defence Force
Tanzania_People's_Defence_Force
Military unit
The Air Defence Command (ADC) (Urdu: فضائ دفاع کمانڈ), is a major command of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) which is responsible for the surface front of
Air Defence Command (Pakistan)
Air_Defence_Command_(Pakistan)
Highest staff organization in the Spanish Armed Forces between 1939 and 1980
The Defence High Command (Spanish: Alto Estado Mayor, AEM) was the principal staff body of the Spanish Armed Forces during the Francoist regime and the
Defence_High_Command
Battalion in Čáslav Air Defence Command in Stará Boleslav (named: 7th Air Defence Army until 1976) Air Defence Central Command Post in Stará Boleslav 7th
Outline of the Czechoslovak People's Army at the end of the Cold War
Outline_of_the_Czechoslovak_People's_Army_at_the_end_of_the_Cold_War
Air warfare branch of the Serbian Armed Forces
Air Base) 250th Air Defence Missile Brigade Command Battery (Belgrade) 1st Air Defence Missile Battalion (Zuce) 2nd Air Defence Missile Battalion (Pančevo)
Serbian Air Force and Air Defence
Serbian_Air_Force_and_Air_Defence
Military unit
Romanian Cyber Defence Command (Romanian: Comandamentul Apărării Cibernetice or CApC) acts under the command and control of the Defence Staff and represents
Romanian Cyber Defence Command
Romanian_Cyber_Defence_Command
Air warfare branch of Denmark's armed forces
Navy Scandinavian defence union "The Danish Defence Agreement 2005 – 2009 – Air Force". Danish Defence Command. Archived from the original on 6 June 2008
Royal_Danish_Air_Force
Bi-national military alliance
divided the North American landmass into The North American Aerospace Defence Command, Alaskan Region (ANR), Canadian Region (CANR), and the continental
NORAD
Pakistan military officer
Pakistan Army, currently serving as the commander of the Army Air Defence Command as of 2022. Iqbal completed his education from Military College Jhelum
Zafar_Iqbal_(general)
Naval warfare branch of Thailand's military
and Air and Coastal Defence Command. The RTN headquarters is at Sattahip Naval Base. The navy operates three naval area commands (NAC): Northern Gulf
Royal_Thai_Navy
Military unit
The Cyber Defence Command (LTCYBERCOM) (Lithuanian: Kibernetinės gynybos valdyba) is a information technology oriented formation in the Lithuanian Armed
Cyber Defence Command (Lithuania)
Cyber_Defence_Command_(Lithuania)
Pakistan Army's air defence formation
The Pakistan Army Air Defence Command (acronym: AAD) is a military formation of Pakistan Army formed in 1999 with a mission of providing the country with
Army Air Defence Command (Pakistan)
Army_Air_Defence_Command_(Pakistan)
National military force of Australia
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia and its national interests. It consists of three
Australian_Defence_Force
consists of the following units: Joint Ground-based Air Defence Command, in Vredepeel 11th Air Defence Battery (11 Luchtverdedigingsbatterij) Stinger MANPAD
Structure of the Royal Netherlands Army
Structure_of_the_Royal_Netherlands_Army
Commander of the Canadian Armed Forces
function, although it lacked the command and control responsibilities of the later position of chief of the Defence Staff (CDS). Only two officers served
Chief of the Defence Staff (Canada)
Chief_of_the_Defence_Staff_(Canada)
Highest-ranking professional military officer in the Finnish Armed Forces
and commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, under the authority of the President of Finland. The Chief of Defence commands the Finnish Army, the Finnish
Chief_of_Defence_(Finland)
Missile command of Pakistan Army
Artillery Regiment Corps Pakistan Army Air Defence Corps Army Air Defence Command (Pakistan) Air Defence Command (Pakistan) Strategic Plans Division Force
Army_Rocket_Force_Command
1951–1975 Royal Canadian Air Force unit
Air Defence Command was a command of the Royal Canadian Air Force and later the Canadian Armed Forces, active from 1951 to 1975. Originally, post-war
Air_Defence_Command_(Canada)
Military unit
Based Air Defence Headquarters or JtGBAD HQ was a joint (non-deployable), force-generating British military formation under the operational command of RAF
Joint Ground Based Air Defence Headquarters
Joint_Ground_Based_Air_Defence_Headquarters
Military unit
Operations Command (Danish: Specialoperationskommandoen; SOKOM) is a command of the Danish Armed Forces and a part of the Defence Command. SOKOM was established
Special Operations Command (Denmark)
Special_Operations_Command_(Denmark)
Aerial warfare branch of Belarus' armed forces
base (Lida), three missile air defence brigades and one missile air defence regiment, one radar brigade, an aviation command post and other support units
Belarusian_Air_Force
Previously planned Indian military integrated command
Air Defence Command was a proposed unified tri-services command of the Indian Armed Forces. The command would be headed by a three-star Indian Air Force
Air_Defence_Command_(India)
Air warfare branch of Botswana's military forces
The Air Arm Command is the air force of the Botswana Defence Force. The Air Arm was formed in 1977 and squadrons are designated with a Z, meaning "squadron"
Air_Arm_Command_(Botswana)
Military unit
Ministry of National Defence within its 3rd Department of Aviation (III. odbor (letecký) Ministerstva národní obrany) under the command of divisional general
Czechoslovak_Air_Force
Air Defence branch of Tatmadaw
established as the Air Defence Command in 1997, but was not fully operational until late 1999. It was renamed the Bureau of Air Defence in the early 2000s
Myanmar_Air_Defense_Forces
Joint command of the British Armed Forces
co-located with Air Command. When fully operationally capable, UK Space Command will "provide command and control of all of Defence’s space capabilities
United_Kingdom_Space_Command
Soviet/Russian mobile reconnaissance and command center (MRCC)
reconnaissance and command center (MRCC) designed for tactical air defence units. It serves as the primary command post for the air defence commander of a
PPRU-1
Highest-ranking professional military officer in the Danish Armed Forces
The Chief of Defence is the principal military adviser to the Minister of Defence and the head of the Defence Command. The Chief of Defence is the highest-ranking
Chief_of_Defence_(Denmark)
Proposed Indian military integrated command
whose responsibilities may include the command and control of the entire Indian naval fleet and coastal defence operations. It is envisioned to include
Maritime_Theatre_Command
Military of Iraq
the Air Force, the Navy and the Air Defence Command. The armed forces are administered by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Effective control of the armed
Iraqi_Armed_Forces
Ground forces branch of the armed forces of Myanmar
Air Defence (လေကြောင်းရန်ကာကွယ်ရေးတပ်ဖွဲ့အရာရှိချုပ်ရုံး) is one of the major branches of Tatmadaw. It was established as the Air Defence Command in 1997
Myanmar_Army
Armed forces of Lithuania
Forces: Training and Doctrine Command; Military Commandant's Offices Command; Cyber Defence Command; Logistics Command; Military Ordinariate; Military
Lithuanian_Armed_Forces
Air warfare branch of Zambia's military
Training Command Tactical Air Mobility Command Logistics Command Northern Air Defence Command Central Air Defence Command No. 65 Wing "Preamonitus Preamonitus
Zambian_Air_Force
Military of Botswana
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF, Tswana: Sesole Sa Botswana) is the military of Botswana. The main component of the BDF is the Botswana Ground Force;
Botswana_Defence_Force
Branch of the Lithuanian military
Forces consist of the newly-formed 1st Division, the Lithuanian National Defence Volunteer Forces, and supporting units, together comprising over 22,000
Lithuanian_Land_Forces
Anti-ballistic missile
9th Division of Anti-Missile Defence, part of the Air Defence and Missile Defence Command of the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces. A memo from the archives
A-135 anti-ballistic missile system
A-135_anti-ballistic_missile_system
German Army general (born 1964)
post, Breuer served as the first commander of the Bundeswehr Homeland Defence Command and is also known for his role as commander of the COVID-19 Task Force
Carsten_Breuer
Command of the Spanish Army
The Spanish Army Air Defence Command (Spanish: Mando de Artillería Antiaérea, MAAA) is a command of the Spanish Army, based in Madrid; composed of anti-air
Spanish Army Air Defence Command
Spanish_Army_Air_Defence_Command
Special operations command of the Australian Army
The Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) is an Australian Defence Force command that was established on 5 May 2003 to unite all of the Australian Army's
Special Operations Command (Australia)
Special_Operations_Command_(Australia)
Military unit
Northern Theatre Command (India) Western Theatre Command (India) Maritime Theatre Command Air Defence Command (India) Defence Cyber Agency Defence Space Agency
Strategic_Forces_Command
Military unit
joint operations in the future. The Defence Reform report also made the following recommendations: Joint Forces Command should be led by a military four-star
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command
Cyber_&_Specialist_Operations_Command
Air warfare branch of Tanzania's military
The Tanzania Air Force Command (Swahili: Kamandi ya Jeshi la Anga) is the aerial service branch of the Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF). The current
Tanzania_Air_Force_Command
Tri-services command of the Indian Armed Forces
Command (India) Western Theatre Command (India) Maritime Theatre Command Air Defence Command (India) Strategic Forces Command Indian Nuclear Command Authority
Andaman_and_Nicobar_Command
Federal ministry of the Federal Republic of Germany
Article 115b decrees that in the state of defence, declared by the Bundestag with consent of the Bundesrat, the command in chief passes to the Chancellor. The
Federal Ministry of Defence (Germany)
Federal_Ministry_of_Defence_(Germany)
Military unit
warfare and Coastal defence force of the Royal Thai Navy. This Command is composed of the two Air Defence Regiment and one Coastal Defence Regiment. Even though
Air and Coastal Defense Command
Air_and_Coastal_Defense_Command
Unified military forces of Canada
formed to assist in the defence of British North America against invasion by the United States. The responsibility for military command remained with the British
Canadian_Armed_Forces
(2008–Present) Southern Command (1999–Present) Army Strategic Forces Command (2002–Present) Army Air Defence Command (1999–Present) Army Cyber Command (2022–Present)
Structure of the Pakistan Army
Structure_of_the_Pakistan_Army
Combined intelligence agency of the Finnish military
Defence Command. PVTIEDL's SIGINT history can be traced back to the establishment of Finnish radio intelligence in 1927 by Reino Hallamaa, a Defence Command
Finnish Defence Intelligence Agency
Finnish_Defence_Intelligence_Agency
Land branch of the Netherlands Armed Forces
German Air Defence Missile Group 61 (German: Flugabwehrraketengruppe 61) was integrated into the Dutch Joint Ground-based Air Defence Command in 2018. The
Royal_Netherlands_Army
Part of the Danish Home Guard
"Flyverhjemmeværnet kan arbejde fra luften" [The Air Force can work from the air]. Defence Command Denmark (Press release) (in Danish). 8 June 2015. Archived from the
Air_Force_Home_Guard
1939–45 aerial campaign of World War II
assigned to air defence duties. The defences were directed by the Luftverteidigungskommando ("Air Defence Command") and its coordination and communication
Defence_of_the_Reich
Former branch of the Russian Armed Forces
Aerospace Defence Forces was first commanded by former Space Forces commander Colonel General Oleg Ostapenko, who was promoted to Deputy Minister of Defence in
Russian Aerospace Defence Forces
Russian_Aerospace_Defence_Forces
Joint Cyberspace Command (MCCE), known until 2020 as Joint Cyber-Defence Command (MCCD), is a Spanish cyberspace service of the Defence Staff responsible
Joint_Cyberspace_Command
military personnel of the Finnish Defence Forces is divided into three groups: command personnel (päällystö) junior command personnel (alipäällystö) rank
Finnish_military_ranks
Combined military forces of Vietnam
Ministry of National Defence, directly under the command of the CPV Central Military Commission, the Minister of National Defence, and the General Staff
People's_Army_of_Vietnam
Former U.S. Air Force major command
Aerospace Defense Command was a major command of the United States Air Force, responsible for air defense of the continental United States. It was activated
Aerospace_Defense_Command
Overall professional head of the Indian Armed Forces
Council chaired by Minister of Defence and Defence Planning Committee chaired by National Security Advisor. Exercising command authority over specific inter-service
Chief of Defence Staff (India)
Chief_of_Defence_Staff_(India)
Proposed Indian military integrated command
these commands is located at a separate base. In July 2024, the Defence Ministry identified Lucknow as the base for the Northern Theatre Command. On 4
Northern Theatre Command (India)
Northern_Theatre_Command_(India)
3rd Chief of Defence Staff (India)
the National Defence Academy and the 77th course of the Indian Military Academy. The General Officer also attended the Joint Services Command Staff College
N._S._Raja_Subramani
Military forces of Bulgaria
the Chief of Defence. Currently headed by Chief of Defence admiral Emil Eftimov, the Defence Staff is responsible for operational command of the Bulgarian
Bulgarian_Armed_Forces
Proposed Indian military integrated command
Central Command). The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, inaugurated the first conference. The other attendees of the meeting included Defence Minister
Western Theatre Command (India)
Western_Theatre_Command_(India)
Combined military forces of India
inter-service commands and institutions such as the Strategic Forces Command, the Andaman and Nicobar Command, and the Integrated Defence Staff. The President
Indian_Armed_Forces
Defence policy of the European Union
including the Defence Agency (EDA). The EU command and control structures are much smaller than the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Command Structure
Common Security and Defence Policy
Common_Security_and_Defence_Policy
Command of the Canadian defence body
Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM; French: Commandement des Forces d'opérations spéciales du Canada; COMFOSCAN) is a command of the Canadian Armed
Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
Canadian_Special_Operations_Forces_Command
Lithuanian Logistics Command Lithuanian Training and Doctrine Command Lithuanian Cyber Defence Command Military Commandant's Offices Command Lithuanian Military
Armorial_of_Lithuania
Military unit
Sigismund III, the most celebrated victory of the Commonwealth Navy under command of Admiral Arend Dickmann took place at the Battle of Oliwa in 1627 against
Lithuanian_Navy
Division within the Australian Department of Defence
College, the Australian Defence Force Training Centre (ADFTC), and the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). The ADC is commanded by a two-star officer
Australian_Defence_College
Indian Armed Forces Agency/Unit responsible for space warfare
Theatre Command (India) Western Theatre Command (India) Maritime Theatre Command Air Defence Command (India) Strategic Forces Command, nuclear command of India
Defence_Space_Agency
Finnish general (born 1967)
National Defence Course in 2006 and the Senior Command Course in 2007. Jaakkola also completed the General Staff Officer Course at the Norwegian Defence University
Janne_Jaakkola
Inter-service institution of the Indian Ministry of Defence
officers and officers from friendly foreign countries for command and staff appointments. The Defence Services Staff College, one of India's oldest military
Defence Services Staff College
Defence_Services_Staff_College
Military unit
24.9496668°E / 60.1641782; 24.9496668 The Intelligence Division of Defence Command (Finnish: Pääesikunnan tiedusteluosasto, PE TIEDOS; Fenno-Swedish:
Intelligence Division (Finland)
Intelligence_Division_(Finland)
Law governing members of the military
Command, and Canadian Special Operations Forces Command) are primarily governed by the National Defence Act (NDA). Section 12 of the NDA§ authorizes the
Military_justice
Military unit
Moscow Air Defence District (from August 20, 1954); Moscow District of the Air Force and Air Defence (since 1998); Special Purpose Command (since 1 September
Moscow_Air_Defence_District
Intelligence agency of the United Kingdom
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command. As of December 2025, it is now part of the wider Military Intelligence Services. Defence Intelligence can trace its
Defence_Intelligence
Single command for all land functions within the Australian Defence Force
(Duntroon Garrison, ACT) Army Logistic Training Centre (Bandiana, Vic) Defence Command Support Training Centre Combat Training Centre Combined Arms Training
Forces_Command_(Australia)
German interwar defence ministry
of Army Command (Heeresleitung) and the Admiralty – which became Navy Command (Marineleitung) on 15 July 1920 – were subordinate to the defence minister
Ministry_of_the_Reichswehr
Land warfare branch of the Australian Defence Force
who is subordinate to the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) who commands the ADF. The Department of Defence supports the ADF and the Army. The Australian
Australian_Army
Danish general
at the Defence Command from 1993 to 1995. He served as a syndicate leader and instructor on operations and logistics at the Royal Danish Defence College
Flemming_Lentfer
1968 merger of the Canadian Armed Forces
were divided between Mobile Command, Maritime Command, Air Defence Command, Air Transport Command, and Training Command. In 1975 all aircraft of the
Unification of the Canadian Armed Forces
Unification_of_the_Canadian_Armed_Forces
Supreme commanding authority of a military
governor-general does not play an active part in the Australian Defence Force's command structure, and the democratically accountable Australian Cabinet
Commander-in-chief
Command of the Indian Armed Forces
Theatre Command (India) Western Theatre Command (India) Maritime Theatre Command Air Defence Command (India) Strategic Forces Command, nuclear command of India
Defence_Cyber_Agency
Space Command (Russian: Космическое командование) was the part of the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces responsible for military space-related activities
Russian_Space_Command
Military training institution in Dhaka
Defence Services Command and Staff College (Bengali: সামরিক বাহিনী কমান্ড ও স্টাফ কলেজ) is a government owned defense college that provides training to
Defence Services Command and Staff College (Bangladesh)
Defence_Services_Command_and_Staff_College_(Bangladesh)
Support Command (Albania) Algerian People's National Army Algerian Land Forces Algerian National Navy Algerian Air Force Territorial Air Defence Forces
List_of_militaries_by_country
DEFENCE COMMAND
DEFENCE COMMAND
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Indian, Jamaican, Swedish, Swiss
Defender of Mankind; Helper; Man's Defender; To Help; To Defend
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Striving; Fight; Defence
Girl/Female
American, British, English
From Devonshire
Surname or Lastname
English
English : ethnic name for someone from Denmark, from Middle English den(s)ch ‘Danish’ (Old English denisc). There were many Danes in England in the Middle Ages, not only the long-established settlers in the Danelaw region, but also more recent immigrants.
Boy/Male
Biblical
He that defends Baal; let Baal defend his cause.
Boy/Male
Latin American English Irish Norse
Smooth.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Blend of Darell and Clarence
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Swedish, Teutonic
Army Protector; Army Defender; Army Warrior; Defending Warrior; Wanderer; Defense Army
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Part of God; Presence of God; Part of Lord Krishna.
Male
English
 Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Toirdhealbhach, TERENCE means "instigator." English form of Latin Terentius, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist."Â
Boy/Male
German
Defense Army
Boy/Male
Irish
From an Irish name meaning “â€one who aids or assists.â€â€ It is usually translated as Terence and Terry, two names that have become strongly associated with Ireland. Turlough O’Carolan was a 17th century blind harpist and composer who wrote one of the most haunting pieces of Irish music, “â€O’Carolan’s Concerto.â€â€
Girl/Female
Arabic
Defence
Boy/Male
Indian
Fight, Defense
Boy/Male
Australian, German
Fighting Defender; Defense Army
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Fight defence
Boy/Male
Muslim
Fight, Defense
Girl/Female
Biblical
Defense, bough.
Girl/Female
Spanish
Religious holiday.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Irish, Latin
Smooth; Old Form of the Roman Clan Name Terrance; Tender; Gracious; Good; Polished; Instigator; Rub; Turn; Twist
DEFENCE COMMAND
DEFENCE COMMAND
Female
Hebrew
(בַּת-×ֵל) Hebrew name BAT-EL means "daughter of God."
Boy/Male
Indian
Preserved by God
Girl/Female
Indian, Modern
Beautiful
Boy/Male
Tamil
Giving life
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Beautiful
Girl/Female
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Tamil
Who is Calm and Disciplined
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Fulfilment
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Joy; Win
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Most Holy; More or Most Sacred
Male
French
 French form of Roman Latin Martinus, MARTIN means "of/like Mars." Compare with another form of Martin.
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DEFENCE COMMAND
DEFENCE COMMAND
DEFENCE COMMAND
DEFENCE COMMAND
v. t.
To strip of a fence; to remove a fence from.
n.
One who is defended.
n.
One who defends; a defender.
n.
Defender.
v. t.
To furnish with defenses; to fortify.
v. t.
To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent; -- sometimes followed by from or against; as, to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies.
n.
Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
imp. & p. p.
of Defend
a.
Capable of being defended, or of making or affording defense.
n.
Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc.
n.
Decency.
v. t.
To destroy or mar the face or external appearance of; to disfigure; to injure, spoil, or mar, by effacing or obliterating important features or portions of; as, to deface a monument; to deface an edifice; to deface writing; to deface a note, deed, or bond; to deface a record.
n. & v. t.
See Defense.
n.
The act of defending, or the state of being defended; protection, as from violence or danger.
n.
Alt. of Defence
n.
That which defends or protects; anything employed to oppose attack, ward off violence or danger, or maintain security; a guard; a protection.
n.
One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection.
n.
Failing; fault; imperfection, whether physical or moral; blemish; as, a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment.
v. i.
To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.
n.
See Self-defense.