defensible positions
[/dɪˈfɛnsəbəl pəˈzɪʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: defensible positions
posições defensáveis
1. Military or strategic locations that can be effectively protected against attack due to natural or constructed advantages
The troops established defensible positions on the hillside with clear sight lines to approaching enemies.
As tropas estabeleceram posições defensáveis na encosta da montanha com linhas de visão claras para os inimigos que se aproximavam.
2. Arguments, claims, or viewpoints that can be logically justified and supported despite potential criticism
The lawyer presented defensible positions supported by solid legal precedent and evidence.
O advogado apresentou posições defensáveis apoiadas por precedentes legais sólidos e evidências.
3. Situations or circumstances that can be reasonably sustained or maintained
The company found itself in defensible positions despite market downturns due to strong cash reserves.
A empresa se encontrava em posições defensáveis apesar das quedas de mercado devido a reservas de caixa fortes.
In Brazilian and American English, this phrase is used extensively in military strategy discussions, legal arguments, and business contexts. It reflects the importance of justification and logical support in both professional and strategic discourse. The term carries weight in debates where evidence and reasoning are paramount.
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