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puolustus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • apology noun A statement expressing regret for a mistake or offense.
  • coverage noun The amount and depth of attention a topic or event receives in the news or other media.
  • defense noun The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.
  • defensive adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
  • plea noun An urgent, heartfelt request.
  • rearguard noun The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

Senses

puolustus is used for these senses in English:

  • apology A formal justification, defence.
  • coverage (sports) Defense.
  • defense The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
  • defense An argument in support or justification of something.
  • defense (government, military, euphemism) Government policy or (infra)structure related to the military.
  • defensive A means, attitude or position of defense.
  • plea That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
  • rearguard (soccer) The defence, collectively the defenders.

coverage — full definition

  1. noun The amount and depth of attention a topic or event receives in the news or other media.
  2. noun The extent to which an insurance policy protects against particular risks or costs.
  3. noun The geographic area or signal reach of a mobile network.

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