69 entries under defense topic. ×

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moat
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palliation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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palliative(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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pretext(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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protection
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rationale(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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rationalization(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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reason(noun, approval, argument, explanation, excuse)
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redemption(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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safeguard
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salvation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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sanctification(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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screen
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security
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shelter
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shield
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song and dance(noun, expression, idiom, reason, approval)
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story(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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stronghold
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validation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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