This was changed to "declare war" specifically in order to allow the President to defend the country from sudden attacks.

This allowed the Ottomans to defend the fortress for 2-3 more weeks.

"Are we not allowed to defend our rights and our freedom?"

Which, if nothing else, allowed Schottenheimer to defend himself.

The whole purpose of these laws is to allow people to defend themselves when the need arises.

Israeli law allows property owners to defend themselves with force.

They would he allowed to defend themselves, if the dragon threatened them, but otherwise not harm him or assist us in any way.

It allows the United Nations to defend itself against attack.

IntrepidGee - let me allow to defend my adoptive city.

New European governance alone will allow us to defend the single currency, promote growth, employment and social inclusion.