Military Defense
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.ˌtɛr.i dɪˈfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and strategic measures employed by a nation to protect itself against armed attack or aggression.
The government's military defense strategy includes both deterrence and active combat readiness.
- (n.) The invocation of military force as a justification or argument in legal or constitutional contexts, particularly regarding the use of armed forces.
The defendant invoked military defense to justify his actions during the conflict.
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In legal drafting, distinguish military defense as a noun from broader 'defense' claims; the term often relates to state security measures and constitutional authority to use force.
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