(law) A defense against a suit or criminal charge that asserts mitigating facts rather than contesting the main fact of the allegation.

plural of defensive zone

(soccer) A midfield player who specialises more in defensive duties.

(American football) Any of a few defensive positions in the middle of the defensive line.

The means of defending oneself from physical attack.

(cricket) A field set with fielders in positions designed to prevent runs rather than take wickets.

(baseball) An official scoring judgement in which a runner is not credited with a stolen base because the team playing the field did not try to stop the steal. This typically occurs late in a game when the fielding team is winning by at least two runs.

(basketball, soccer) A defense in which each player covers an area of the court.

(law, humorous) Any legal strategy or propaganda strategy that seeks to overwhelm its audience with nonsensical arguments, as a way of confusing the audience and drowning out legitimate opposing arguments.

All the methods and procedures involved in defending against attack by chemical agents.