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Guarding: Following an opponent around the court to prevent him from getting the ball, taking a shot or making a pass.

Liability Insurance: Insurance against legal liability to pay compensation and court costs where the insured has been found negligent in respect of injuries sustained by another person or damage to his/her property.

Food Code: The code, published by the Food and Drug Administration, consists of model requirements for safeguarding public health that may be adopted and used by various parts of local, state, and fede . . . View Full Definition

Quem Quaeritis: This Latin expression comes from the Vulgate New Testament when the angel addresses the women coming to visit Christ's empty tomb. The angel guarding the sepulchre asks, 'Whom do you seek?' . . . View Full Definition

Insurance Agent: Guarding against property loss or damage making payments in the form of premiums to an insurance company, which pays an agreed-upon sum to the insured in the event of loss.

Push Pass: Used to pass through or past a defender who is guarding closely.

Comfrey Leaf powder (Symphytum officinale): Impressive in speeding wound healing and guarding against scar tissue, soothes irritated surfaces, helps hemorrhages wherever they occur, internally or on the skin.

Covering: When a defensive player guards an offensive player very closely, so closely that the offensive player is not able to take part in the play of the game. However, if this guarding is done too . . . View Full Definition

Full-Court Press: When defenders start guarding the offense in the backcourt.

Man-To-Man Defense: The defense mandatory in the NBA, where each defensive player is responsible for guarding one opponent.