Meaning of DEFENSIVE MEASURE

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"
	Synonyms:		defence, defense
	See Also:		action, air defense, biological warfare defense, BW defense, chemical defence, chemical defense, deliberate defence, deliberate defense, hasty defence, hasty defense, military action, minelaying, mining, stand, umbrella