defensive measure

noun

Definitions of defensive measure

English

(usually plural) steps taken by a potential target company to avoid being taken over by another company, or to allow the target company to negotiate a better deal

The company asked for advice on the implementation of defensive measures to avoid a change in control.

English

action taken to protect an individual or group against a threat

Dr Sandford claimed the company later began to "...resort to defensive measures that attempted to discredit my name."

English

military action or resources intended to protect a country against potential enemies

Pyongyang has stated its nuclear weapons programme is purely a defensive measure to protect it against a US attack.