(DoD, NATO) In an operational context, to gain possession of a position or terrain feature, with or without force, and to make such disposition as will prevent, as far as possible, its destruction or loss by enemy action. See also denial measure.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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