plural of defence accord

The peaceful application by a state of resources from across the spectrum of defence, for the purpose of achieving positive outcomes in the development of bilateral and multilateral relationships.

A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.d4 Nf6.

A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 e6, in which the white king's pawn advances two squares and the black king's pawn advance one square.

A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 c5, in which both the white king's pawn and the black king's bishop's pawn advance two squares as the first moves.

(chess) A chess opening characterized by the moves e4 Nf6.

A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 d5, in which both the white king's pawn and the black queen's pawn advance two squares as the first moves.

The situation where a wealthy party in a legal case avoids having to disclose the extent of his/her assets by arguing that he/she clearly has the ability to make any payment the court might impose.

(chess) An opening characterised by Black responding to 1.e4 with 1...d6 and 2...Nf6, followed by ...g6 and ...Bg7, while allowing White to establish an impressive-looking centre with pawns on d4 and e4.

(British spelling) alternative form of defense mechanism