Defensive alliance since 1949: Abbr. Crossword Clue

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Defensive alliance since 1949: Abbr. Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an international organization created in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty for purposes of collective security

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ALLIANCE (noun)
1. the state of being allied or confederated
2. a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
DEFENSIVE (noun)
1. an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive’)
DEFENSIVE (adjective)
1. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
2. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

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