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Defense  of Marriage Act.A  federal statute that (1) provides that  no state can be required to recognize  or  give  effect to  same-sex  marriages, (2)  defines the  term  “marriage”  for  purposes of federal law as the union of a man and a woman as husband and wife, and (3) defines “spouse” for purposes  of  federal  law …

defense of habitation.See DEFENSE(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.An independent federal board that sets standards for the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of defense nuclear facilities of the U.S. Department of Energy. • It was established in 1988. 42 USCA §§ 2286–2286i. [Blacks Law 8th]

defense-month. See FENCE-MONTH. [Blacks Law 8th]

Defense  Logistics  Agency.A  unit  in  the  U.S.  Department  of  Defense  responsible  for providing  worldwide  logistics  support  for  military  missions  both  in  peace  and  in  war.  •  The Agency also supports nonmilitary agencies overseas. — Abbr. DLA. [Blacks Law 8th]

Defense Legal Services Agency.An agency in the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for providing legal services to all agencies in the Department. • The General Counsel of the Department directs its operations. — Abbr. DLSA. [Blacks Law 8th]

defense lawyer.See DEFENSE ATTORNEY. [Blacks Law 8th]

Defense Investigative Service.See DEFENSE SECURITY SERVICE. [Blacks Law 8th]

Defense  Intelligence  Agency.A  combat-support  unit  in  the  U.S.  Department  of  Defense responsible  for  developing  and  managing  foreign  military  intelligence  in  support  of  military planning and operations and of weapons-systems acquisition. — Abbr. DIA. [Blacks Law 8th]

Defense  Information  Systems  Agency.An  agency  in  the  U.S.  Department  of  Defense responsible  for developing and  operating information systems to  provide  combat support for the armed forces. — Abbr. DISA. [Blacks Law 8th]