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active defense
mil., logist. Active measures taken against enemy forces to prevent, nullify or reduce the effectiveness of any form of enemy attack. Related term: passive defense. (FRA)
USA The employment of limited offensive action and counterattacks to deny a contested area or position to the enemy (JP 3-60) see also passive defense
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