der Verteidigungsfall
Translation
case of defence, state of defence, defensive emergency
Examples
Das Land bereitet sich auf den Verteidigungsfall vor.
The country is preparing for a case of defence.
Im Verteidigungsfall wird die Armee mobilisiert.
In a state of defence, the army is mobilised.
Grammar Patterns
im Verteidigungsfall in a case of defence In a case of defence, the constitution allows for special measures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Bündnisfall (case for an alliance), der Kriegszustand (state of war); Antonym: die Friedenszeit (peacetime)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Verteidigung' (defence) and 'Fall' (case). Literally, a 'defence case'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'case' (Fall) where 'defence' (Verteidigung) is required.