(also attributively) The location or other circumstances in which a product or service is utilized.

plural of point of use

to a lesser extent than anything else

(literally) the opposite end or side of a ball. / (idiomatic, sports) used after discussing either offense or defense to imply the other.

(politics) The refusal by the legislature of a parliamentary democracy to provide the government with funding required for the government to continue to function, forcing either the resignation of the sitting government (and the formation of a new government), or else the dissolution of the legislature and the calling of a general election.

plural of loss of supply

(idiomatic, informal, chiefly in the negative) A slight bit of disorder or unkemptness.

(UK politics) The former (until 2020) official full name of the Foreign Office; now the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

(UK politics) A department of the British Government, headed by the Foreign Secretary, that is responsible for maintaining and developing Britain's diplomatic and trade relations with other countries, as well supporting its citizens and businesses around the world. Official full name: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, formerly (until 2020) Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

plural of time of one's life