defensive capability
collocation in Englishmeaningsofdefensiveandcapability
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defensive
adjective
uk/dɪˈfen.sɪv/us/dɪˈfen.sɪv/
used to protect someone or something ...
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capability
noun[C or U]
uk/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/us/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
the ability to ...
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(Definition ofdefensiveandcapabilityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The justification offered by civilian and military elites for introducing conscription was two-fold : a genuine geo-strategic concern for nationaldefensivecapability, alongside a familiar nation- and state-building agenda.
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It is clear that fighting a modern war requires a tremendous combination of offensive anddefensivecapability.
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It is not cutting thedefensivecapabilityof this country.
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They are an integral part of ourdefensivecapability.
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Does he agree that a higher priority should be given to the provision of adefensivecapabilityfor our front-line troops?
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But we should not make commitments to reduce our offensive anddefensivecapabilityuntil there is stability, political growth and freedom in the eastern bloc.
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Thisdefensivecapabilitywill complement the deterrent effect of the convention.
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As my noble friend has just said in his speech, it is not thedefensivecapabilitywhich has been expanded, it is the attack capability.
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He stated that: "if directed, this test bed could also provide a basis for a contingencydefensivecapabilityif the security environment warrants".
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I agree that they are part of a comprehensivedefensivecapability.
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What we and our allies require is adefensivecapabilitythat is adequate to deter.
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The underwater risk has increased to a much greater extent than thedefensivecapability.
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Now we must look at the sort of contingencies out of area and ourdefensivecapabilityfor the rest of the decade.
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It has in addition a substantialdefensivecapabilitythat is frequently exercised in training.
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These groups can also provide their owndefensivecapabilityto be autonomous units, free of the requirement for host nation support.
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That should cause great anxiety throughout the country, because if that happened we would not be secure and, we would not have adefensivecapabilityto preserve the peace.
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Aircraft are equipped with adefensivecapabilitycommensurate with the assessed level of threat of the environment in which they are expected to operate.
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Would it not therefore be prudent and right for the alliance to concert its efforts to provide a measure of defence against this awesomedefensivecapability?
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Tarantulas have an interestingdefensivecapabilityin addition to venom.
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The sides of the handle could be used for blocking but it otherwise has littledefensivecapability.
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