De*fen"sive, n. That which defends; a safeguard.
Wars preventive, upon just fears, are true defensives.
Bacon.
To be on the defensive, To stand on the defensive, to be or stand in a state or posture of defense or resistance, in opposition to aggression or attack.
De*fen"sive*ly, adv. On the defensive.
De*fen"sor (?), n. [L. See Defenser.] 1. A defender. Fabyan.