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Paramilitary force of Pakistan
The Defence Security Force (DSF), formerly known as the Defence Services Guards (DSG), is a paramilitary organization of Pakistan responsible for safeguarding
Defence_Security_Force
Armed forces of the Bahamas
determined by the National Security Council. The Defence Force is also a member of CARICOM's Regional Security Task Force. The task force has seen action in the
Royal_Bahamas_Defence_Force
Military forces of the Republic of Kosovo
The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) is the military of Kosovo. The KSF is tasked with defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kosovo, military
Kosovo_Security_Force
Military forces of Trinidad and Tobago
responsibility for the defence force, since 2025, previously it was the Ministry of National Security. The current Minister of Defence is Wayne Sturge. The
Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force
Trinidad_and_Tobago_Defence_Force
Military unit of the Indian Army
laboratories, and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) establishments. The idea of the Defence Security Corps (DSC) like force dates back to
Defence_Security_Corps
Indian border force for Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh Borders
It is currently the world's largest border security force. BSF has been termed the First Line of Defence of Indian territories. Since India's independence
Border_Security_Force
Combined military forces of New Zealand
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF; Māori: Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa, lit. "Line of Defence of New Zealand") is the three-branched military of New Zealand
New_Zealand_Defence_Force
National Military of the Maldives
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF; Dhivehi: ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޤައުމީ ދިފާއީ ބާރު, romanized: Dhivehi Raajjeyge Qaumee Dhifaaee Baaru) is the national
Maldives National Defence Force
Maldives_National_Defence_Force
Combined military forces of Jamaica
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is the combined military of Jamaica, consisting of an infantry Regiment and Reserve Corps, an Air Wing, a Coast Guard
Jamaica_Defence_Force
Head of the Australian Defence Force
military advisor to the National Security Committee and the Minister for Defence. The current Chief of the Defence Force is Admiral David Johnston, who
Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)
Chief_of_the_Defence_Force_(Australia)
Defence policy of the European Union
The Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) is the European Union's (EU) course of action in the fields of defence and crisis management, and a main
Common Security and Defence Policy
Common_Security_and_Defence_Policy
Combined armed forces of Barbados
responsibility for the territorial defence and internal security of the island. The Headquarters for the Barbados Defence Force is located at St. Ann's Fort
Barbados_Defence_Force
Home defence unit of the Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF) is the locally maintained volunteer defence force in the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory. The
Falkland Islands Defence Force
Falkland_Islands_Defence_Force
Military of Lesotho
The Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) is the military of the Southern African Kingdom of Lesotho, which consists of about 2,000 personnel and is tasked with
Lesotho_Defence_Force
Military of Botswana
Botswana Defence Force (BDF, Tswana: Sesole Sa Botswana) is the military of Botswana. The main component of the BDF is the Botswana Ground Force; there
Botswana_Defence_Force
Military unit
counterterrorism, force protection, homeland defense, homeland security, internal security, and maneuver warfare. The 2nd People's Defence Force traces its origins
2nd_People's_Defence_Force
Combined military forces of Bahrain
Bahrain Defence Force (Arabic: قوة دفاع البحرين, abbreviated BDF) is the military force of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Bahrain Defence Force is under
Bahrain_Defence_Force
Military of South Africa from 1957 to 1994
The South African Defence Force (SADF) (Afrikaans: Suid-Afrikaanse Weermag) comprised the armed forces of South Africa from 1957 until 1994. Shortly before
South_African_Defence_Force
Combined military forces of Rwanda
The Rwandan Defence Force (RDF, Kinyarwanda: Ingabo z'u Rwanda, French: Forces rwandaises de défense, Swahili: Nguvu ya Ulinzi ya Watu wa Rwanda) is the
Rwandan_Defence_Force
Combined military forces of Timor-Leste
The Timor-Leste Defence Force (Tetum: Forcas Defesa Timor Lorosae, Portuguese: Forças de Defesa de Timor Leste or Falintil-FDTL, often F-FDTL) is the
Timor-Leste_Defence_Force
National military force of Australia
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia and its national interests. It consists of three
Australian_Defence_Force
The Strategic Compass for Security and Defence is a roadmap document written by the European External Action Service in 2022. and adopted on 25 May 2022
Strategic Compass for Security and Defence
Strategic_Compass_for_Security_and_Defence
Division of Airbus
aim of developing new satellites for the Australian Defence Force. Boeing defence, Space & Security Lockheed Martin Space Systems Northrop Grumman Raytheon
Airbus_Defence_and_Space
Government ministry of India
(including the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, the Indian Navy) and the Indian Coast Guard under the Ministry of Defence are primarily responsible for ensuring
Ministry_of_Defence_(India)
Army branch of the Japanese armed forces
formations". Defence Blog – Military and Defense News. 2025-09-28. Retrieved 2025-12-26. "Order of Battle - Japan Ground Self Defence Force". Global Security. Retrieved
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Japan_Ground_Self-Defense_Force
Combined military forces of India
Ministry of Defence of the Government of India. With strength of over 1.4 million active personnel, it is the world's second-largest military force and has
Indian_Armed_Forces
the Kosovo Security Force includes small arms, combat vehicles, drones, light artillery and transport vehicles. Its main mission is the defence of the independence
List of equipment of the Kosovo Security Force
List_of_equipment_of_the_Kosovo_Security_Force
Armed forces of Estonia
The Estonian Defence Forces, EDF (Estonian: Eesti Kaitsevägi), is the unified military force of the Republic of Estonia. The Estonian Defence Forces consists
Estonian_Defence_Forces
Military of Belize
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) is the military of Belize, and is responsible for protecting the sovereignty of the country. The BDF is under the Ministry
Belize_Defence_Force
Military forces of Guyana
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is the armed forces of Guyana, established in 1965. It has military bases across the nation. The Commander-in-Chief of
Guyana_Defence_Force
Air warfare branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces
Bangladesh and supporting national security operations. Operating under the Ministry of Defence, the BAF conducts air defence, reconnaissance, transport, and
Bangladesh_Air_Force
Indian counter-insurgency force
transl. National rifles) is a counter-terrorism force in India, formed in 1990, to deal with internal security in the Jammu and Kashmir region. They maintain
Rashtriya_Rifles
Military of Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Papua New Guinea. It originated from the Australian
Papua New Guinea Defence Force
Papua_New_Guinea_Defence_Force
Military of Saint Kitts and Nevis
The Saint Kitts and Nevis Defence Force is the military of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It currently consists of an infantry unit (the St. Kitts Nevis Regiment)
Saint Kitts and Nevis Defence Force
Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis_Defence_Force
Combined military forces of Namibia
The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) comprises the national military forces of Namibia. It was created when the country, then known as South West Africa,
Namibian_Defence_Force
Australian signals intelligence agency
(SIGINT) and to provide information security products and services to the Australian Government and Australian Defence Force (ADF), its foreign partners and
Australian Signals Directorate
Australian_Signals_Directorate
Tri-service Defence organisation of the Indian Armed Forces
Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Ministry of External Affairs, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Finance
Integrated_Defence_Staff
Defence force of the Republic of Bophuthatswana
Bophuthatswana Defence Force (Afrikaans: Bophuthatswana Weermag; BDF) was established on 6 December 1977 from trainees of the South African Defence Force. It was
Bophuthatswana_Defence_Force
Military forces of Japan
Self Defence Force". Global Security. Retrieved 26 December 2025. "Japan to reorganize army structure with new large-scale formations". Defence Blog –
Japan_Self-Defense_Forces
National security and major foreign policy body in Australia
security and major foreign policy (including usage of the Australian Defence Force) matters in the Australian Government. It is a committee of the Cabinet
National Security Committee (Australia)
National_Security_Committee_(Australia)
Infantry unit of the Royal Malaysian Air Force
Malaysian Air Force Ground Defence Force (Abbr. RMAF GDF, Malay: Pasukan Pertahanan Darat TUDM), previously known as the Royal Malaysian Air Force Ground and
RMAF_Ground_Defence_Force
Military of South Africa
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) comprises the armed forces of South Africa. The Chief of the SANDF is appointed by the President of South
South African National Defence Force
South_African_National_Defence_Force
Civilian police force of the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence
nuclear facilities, military sites, defence manufacturers and government buildings which underpin national security. The force, which consists of two divisions
Ministry_of_Defence_Police
Federal paramilitary agency of Pakistan
Airports Security Force (ASF) (Urdu: ہوائی اڈوں کا محافظ دستہ) is a federal security agency under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence which
Airports_Security_Force
Head of the Singapore Armed Forces
Defence Force is the head of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), who holds the rank of Lieutenant-General or Vice-Admiral. The Chief of Defence Force also
Chief of Defence Force (Singapore)
Chief_of_Defence_Force_(Singapore)
Armed wing of the National Unity Government of Myanmar
The People's Defence Force is the armed wing of the National Unity Government (NUG) in Myanmar. The armed wing was formed by the NUG from youths and pro-democracy
People's Defence Force (Myanmar)
People's_Defence_Force_(Myanmar)
Military unit
Security Forces is the Royal New Zealand Air Force unit responsible for base security, ground defence, weapons training, and Air Transport Security on
RNZAF_Security_Forces
Military force of Malawi
The Malawi Defence Force is the state military organisation responsible for defending Malawi. It originated from elements of the British King's African
Malawian_Defence_Force
Armed forces of Eswatini
The Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) is the military of the Southern African Kingdom of Eswatini. It is used primarily during domestic protests,
Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force
Umbutfo_Eswatini_Defence_Force
Armed forces of Antigua and Barbuda
Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) is the armed forces of Antigua and Barbuda. The ABDF has responsibility for several different roles: internal security, prevention
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force
Antigua_and_Barbuda_Defence_Force
Military of Zambia
maintains a maritime patrol unit for maintaining security on inland bodies of water. The Zambian Defence Force had its roots in the Northern Rhodesia Regiment
Zambian_Defence_Force
Bangladeshi law enforcement force
The Special Security Force (Bengali: বিশেষ নিরাপত্তা বাহিনী; abbreviated as SSF) is a Bangladeshi law enforcement force that provides protection to the
Special_Security_Force
Air and space warfare force of the United Kingdom
of the British Ministry of Defence (MOD), which are to "provide the capabilities needed to ensure the security and defence of the United Kingdom and overseas
Royal_Air_Force
Air warfare and space branch of the Australian Defence Force
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the principal aerial warfare force of Australia, a part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) along with the Royal
Royal_Australian_Air_Force
Professional head of the Indian Air Force
Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) National Security Council (NSC) Defence Planning Committee (DPC) Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) The office's eminence
Chief of the Air Staff (India)
Chief_of_the_Air_Staff_(India)
Defence force of the Republic of Transkei
Transkei Defence Force (TDF) was established during March 1981, from the 141 Battalion of the South African Defence Force (SADF). It was the defence force of
Transkei_Defence_Force
Central police force in India
Industrial Security Force (CISF) is a central armed police force in India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs. CISF's primary mission is to provide security policing
Central Industrial Security Force
Central_Industrial_Security_Force
an organised list of equipment used by the Pakistan Air Force. Used by the Air Force Air Defence Command. List of equipment of the Pakistan Army List of
List of equipment of the Pakistan Air Force
List_of_equipment_of_the_Pakistan_Air_Force
Armed forces of Kenya
train a new Kenya Air Force, and create a new Kenya Navy. They would also provide RAF and Army units to support internal security in the north-east. Significant
Kenya_Defence_Forces
National military of Seychelles
The Seychelles People's Defence Force (French: Force de défense populaire des Seychelles; Seselwa Creole French: Lafors Defans Pepel Ses) is the national
Seychelles People's Defence Force
Seychelles_People's_Defence_Force
Combined military forces of Ireland
As of August 2024, there were also 1,720 personnel in the Reserve Defence Force out of an established strength of 4,069. The Irish state has a long-standing
Defence_Forces_(Ireland)
Military deputy to the Chief of the Defence Force of Australia
Chief of the Defence Force, the VCDF attends the National Security Committee of Cabinet (NSCC) and Secretary’s Committee on National Security (SCNS). Until
Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)
Vice_Chief_of_the_Defence_Force_(Australia)
Military forces of the state of Rhodesia (1964–80)
The Rhodesian Security Forces were the military of Rhodesia. The Rhodesian Security Forces consisted of a ground force (the Rhodesian Army), the Rhodesian
Rhodesian_Security_Forces
Land warfare units of an air force
Air force ground forces and special forces are the land warfare forces of an air force. They may include infantry, special forces, security forces, and
Air force ground forces and special forces
Air_force_ground_forces_and_special_forces
Military unit
Airfield Defence Guards (ADG) are a mustering of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) that are dedicated to the security and ground defence of airbases
Airfield_Defence_Guards
Air warfare and air defense branch of Azerbaijan's armed forces
installed there to provide flight security. The starting command points, engineering control systems and engineering air force service were provided with new
Azerbaijani_Air_Forces
Armed forces of Finland
the military anthem of the Finnish Defence Force Problems playing this file? See media help. The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) (Finnish: Puolustusvoimat;
Finnish_Defence_Forces
Land service branch of the Singapore Armed Forces
Battalion (15 C4I Bn) The 2nd People's Defence Force (2 PDF) is in charge of counter-terrorism and homeland security, including the protection of key military
Singapore_Army
Command of the Indian Armed Forces
implementation progress, and suggest new reforms related to national security. The task force was led by Naresh Chandra, a retired Indian Administrative Service
Defence_Cyber_Agency
Armed forces of Uganda
The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), previously known as the National Resistance Army (NRA), is the armed forces of Uganda. From 2007 to 2011, the
Uganda_People's_Defence_Force
Air warfare branch of Japan's armed forces
guidance, on 1 July 1954 the National Security Board was reorganized as the Defense Agency, and the National Security Force was reorganized afterwards as the
Japan_Air_Self-Defense_Force
European Union body
The European Security and Defence College (ESDC) is an autonomous EU body under the overall responsibility of the HR/VP, that provides training and education
European Security and Defence College
European_Security_and_Defence_College
Aerial and space warfare branch of Vietnam's armed forces
Vietnam Air Defence - Air Force (Vietnam ADAF or VN ADAF; Bộ đội Phòng không - Không quân Việt Nam), officially the Air Defence - Air Force Service (ADAF
Vietnam Air Defence - Air Force
Vietnam_Air_Defence_-_Air_Force
Singapore government ministry
splitting up the then Ministry of Interior and Defence. MINDEF's mission is to "enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should
Ministry of Defence (Singapore)
Ministry_of_Defence_(Singapore)
Military intelligence agency
Defence Intelligence and Security (DDIS), formerly the Directorate of Defence Intelligence is an intelligence agency of the New Zealand Defence Force
Directorate of Defence Intelligence and Security
Directorate_of_Defence_Intelligence_and_Security
Air Defence ENGRS – Corps of Engineers SIGS – Corps of Signals INF – Infantry Punjab – Punjab Regiment Baloch – Baloch Regiment FF – Frontier Force Regiment
List of serving generals of the Pakistan Army
List_of_serving_generals_of_the_Pakistan_Army
Overall professional head of the Indian Armed Forces
Acquisition Council chaired by Minister of Defence and Defence Planning Committee chaired by National Security Advisor. Exercising command authority over
Chief of Defence Staff (India)
Chief_of_Defence_Staff_(India)
Air warfare branch of the Serbian Armed Forces
The Serbian Air Force and Air Defence (Serbian: Ратно ваздухопловство и противваздухопловна одбрана Војске Србије, romanized: Ratno vazduhoplovstvo i
Serbian Air Force and Air Defence
Serbian_Air_Force_and_Air_Defence
Nigerian paramilitary agency
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is a gendarmerie and paramilitary force in Nigeria, established in 1967 and formally recognized by
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
Nigeria_Security_and_Civil_Defence_Corps
Military unit
Gang Suppression Force (GSF), previously the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), is an international police and military force approved by the
Gang_Suppression_Force
Military unit
The Defence School of Policing, Security and Guarding is the training centre for the Service Police of the British Armed Forces including the Ministry
Defence School of Policing, Security and Guarding
Defence_School_of_Policing,_Security_and_Guarding
Canadian cryptologic agency
transferred to the Department of National Defence (DND) by an Order in Council, and became the Communications Security Establishment. CSE was now publicly known
Communications Security Establishment
Communications_Security_Establishment
Right for people to use reasonable force or defensive force
of force continuum Eckersley, F., We are proud to support Ukraine’s right to self-defence for as long as it takes: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Right_of_self-defense
National Home Guard Service of Sri Lanka
துறை) (also known as the CSD) is an auxiliary force administered by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence. It traces its roots to the Home Guards which were
Sri Lanka Civil Security Force
Sri_Lanka_Civil_Security_Force
Defence force of the Republic of Venda
The Venda Defence Force (VDF) was established in September 1982 from the 112 Battalion of the South African Defence Force and the military branch of the
Venda_Defence_Force
Australian military intelligence agency
advising defence and government decision-making on national security and international security issues, and the planning and conduct of Australian Defence Force
Defence Intelligence Organisation
Defence_Intelligence_Organisation
Committee of Cabinet of India
appointments in the national security apparatus, defence policy and expenditure, and generally all matters of India's national security. The Cabinet Secretary
Cabinet_Committee_on_Security
Government ministry of Kosovo
management of the Kosovo Security Force. The ministry has its headquarters in Pristina, with Ejup Maqedonci as the incumbent defence minister in the second
Ministry_of_Defence_(Kosovo)
UK government publication
The National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 was published by the British government during the second Cameron ministry
Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015
Strategic_Defence_and_Security_Review_2015
Armed forces of Lithuania
deterrent against any security threat to the nation. Lithuania's defence system is based on the concept of "total and unconditional defence" mandated by Lithuania's
Lithuanian_Armed_Forces
Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
Indian airstrikes. The security of IAF installations and assets are usually performed by the Air Force Police and the Defence Security Corps even though some
Indian_Air_Force
Joint Australia–United States base near Alice Springs, Australia
run by the Australian Defence Force (Australian Signals Directorate), the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), US National Security Agency (NSA), and US
Pine_Gap
Military unit
No. 2 Security Forces Squadron (2 SECFOR) is a Royal Australian Air Force military ground defence unit whose primary objective is to protect and defend
No. 2 Security Forces Squadron RAAF
No._2_Security_Forces_Squadron_RAAF
and FCDO Services National Security Vetting (FCDOS NSV). This change was an outcome of the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015. It is possible
Security vetting in the United Kingdom
Security_vetting_in_the_United_Kingdom
Ground combat and military police force of the US Air Force and Space Force
Air Force Security Forces (SF) are the ground combat force and military police service of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. The USAF Security Forces
United States Air Force Security Forces
United_States_Air_Force_Security_Forces
Formation of the British Colonial Auxiliary Forces (1925–1956)
The Sudan Defence Force (SDF) was a formation of the British Colonial Auxiliary Forces raised in the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan in 1925 to assist local police
Sudan_Defence_Force
Indian military modernization program
light and heavy transporters in the force. On 26 March 2026, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister, cleared the acquisition
Future of the Indian Air Force
Future_of_the_Indian_Air_Force
Government ministry of the Maldives
established the Maldives - Ministry of Defence during his first imperial rule. The origin of the current security force can be traced from the initiatives
Ministry of Defence and National Service (Maldives)
Ministry_of_Defence_and_National_Service_(Maldives)
to brigadier-general, rear admiral or Military Expert 8. "Chief of Defence Force to be first naval officer promoted to vice-admiral". The Straits Times
List of serving general and flag officers of the Singapore Armed Forces
List_of_serving_general_and_flag_officers_of_the_Singapore_Armed_Forces
Security and defence of a nation state
National security, or national defence (national defense in American English), is the security and defence of a sovereign state, including its citizens
National_security
DEFENCE SECURITY-FORCE
DEFENCE SECURITY-FORCE
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Safety Security
Boy/Male
Hindu
Treasure, Security, Deposit
Boy/Male
Greek
Security.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Security; Safety
Boy/Male
Greek
Security.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Treasure, Security, Deposit
Boy/Male
Tamil
Treasure, Security, Deposit
Boy/Male
Muslim
Security of Allah
Boy/Male
Muslim
Security. Deposit.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Security
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Greek, Latin
Security; Pledge
Boy/Male
Muslim
In protection, Security
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Security of Allah
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Safety; Security; Peace
Male
English
 Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Toirdhealbhach, TERENCE means "instigator." English form of Latin Terentius, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist."Â
Boy/Male
Tamil
Treasure, Security, Deposit
Boy/Male
Indian
In protection, Security
Boy/Male
Muslim
Security. Deposit.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim, Oriya, Punjabi, Sikh
Treasure; Security; Deposit
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Security Guard
DEFENCE SECURITY-FORCE
DEFENCE SECURITY-FORCE
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Indian
Simple; Intelligent
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Danish, German, Norse, Scandinavian, Swedish
Lime; Linden Tree
Boy/Male
Christian, German, Latin
Ready for Battle; Noble
Boy/Male
Tamil
Vidhatru | விதாதà¯à®°à¯‚
Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Glow; Earth
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord of Jain
Girl/Female
Australian, French, Iranian, Parsi
A Female Character in Shahnameh
Boy/Male
Tamil
Heavenly celestial or Moon
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Light
DEFENCE SECURITY-FORCE
DEFENCE SECURITY-FORCE
DEFENCE SECURITY-FORCE
DEFENCE SECURITY-FORCE
DEFENCE SECURITY-FORCE
v. t.
To strip of a fence; to remove a fence from.
n.
The act of defending, or the state of being defended; protection, as from violence or danger.
n.
Exactness; rigorousness; strictness; as, the severity of a test.
n.
Decency.
imp. & p. p.
of Defend
n.
Defender.
n.
See Self-defense.
v. t.
To furnish with defenses; to fortify.
n.
That which defends or protects; anything employed to oppose attack, ward off violence or danger, or maintain security; a guard; a protection.
n.
The condition or quality of being insecure; want of safety; danger; hazard; as, the insecurity of a building liable to fire; insecurity of a debt.
n.
Gravity or austerity; extreme strictness; rigor; harshness; as, the severity of a reprimand or a reproof; severity of discipline or government; severity of penalties.
n.
The quality or power of distressing or paining; extreme degree; extremity; intensity; inclemency; as, the severity of pain or anguish; the severity of cold or heat; the severity of the winter.
n.
Alt. of Defence
v. i.
To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.
n. & v. t.
See Defense.
n.
A post of security or defense.
n.
That which secures or makes safe; protection; guard; defense.
n.
Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc.
n.
That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.
n.
One who is defended.