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collective defence noun[ U ] military UKspecialized(UScollective defense)uk /kəˌlek.tɪv dɪˈfens/ us /kəˌlek.tɪv dɪˈfens/ the systems and organizations that help a group of countries protect themselves against attack: NATO remains the foundation of collective defence among the allies. Members can invoke the NATO treaty's collective defence clause. While NATO remains the cornerstone of our collective defence, it is wise to enhance the EU's military capacity to intervene where NATO chooses not to. Stopping terrorists from acting is only one part of our collective defence against terrorism. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Defending and protecting air defence anti-bug anti-mosquito baby bandobast cocoon defensive duck and coveridiom embedded featherbedding fight back foot patrol hedge insulate poisonous security light self-protective self-protectiveness shelter sheltered |