defensive error

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. A mistake made by a player or a team in a sports context, specifically while attempting to prevent an opponent from scoring or advancing.; A failure in a security system, protocol, or protective measure that allows an unauthorized entry or breach.

💬 Examples

  1. The breakthrough came early when Scotland capitalized on a defensive error by the opposition.

  2. A single defensive error in the firewall allowed the hacker to access the sensitive database.