Defensible
adjective
1.
capable of being defended against assault or injury:
The troops were bivouacked in a defensible position.
2.
that can be defended in argument; justifiable.
adjective
1.
capable of being defended, as in war, an argument, etc
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- Defensive
adjective 1. serving to defend; protective: defensive armament. 2. made or carried on for the purpose of resisting attack: defensive treaty; a defensive attitude. 3. of or relating to defense. 4. able to provide moderately steady growth with minimal risk: The bank has put a large percentage of its assets in defensive rather than growth […]
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