Minor Construction-Building Repair and Alterations General Almost all minor construction, building repair and alteration are handled through the Physical Plant Department. Since the University requires that any physical changes to buildings be approved by the Director of Physical Plant, it is necessary for Physical Plant personnel to perform the actual work or, if funds are available, to be contracted to commercial companies and supervise the work in progress.
Synonyms for defend. verb protect. 1  preserve star. 2  contend star. 3  hold star. 4  secure star. 5  uphold star. 6  prevent star. 7  fight star.
Categorization of Defenses. Defenses can be categorized as denial or failure of proof, affirmative, imperfect, or perfect. Defenses can also be categorized as factual, legal, based on justification, or excuse. Lastly, defenses can be created by a court (common lawA defense created by a court.earning Objectives. 1  Distinguish between a denial or failure of proof defense and an affirmative defense. 2  Distinguish between imperfect and perfect defenses. 3  Distinguish between factual and legal defenses. 4  Give examples of factual and legal defenses. 5  Distinguish between defenses based on justification and excuse.