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counterattack
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Attacking an attacker. Even though a criminal hacker or other agent is attempting to penetrate a security perimeter or damage systems, the counterattack must not violate applicable laws.


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As for the second stage of effective engagement of the enemy in a defensive operation--fire support for defending friendly troops--it is the view of the present authors that it is well justified if its purpose is defined as repulsing an enemy attack, effectively engaging the enemy, and providing preparation fire for counterattack and fire support for counterattacking friendly troops.
Mexico held the ball for some 70 percent of the game, but it often stumbled in the thicket at midfield, and had so many men get forward that Brian McBride and Donovan were able to score counterattacking goals.
Environmental specialists at the state's Department of Transportation (DOT) are tired of their trees disappearing - particularly during November and December - so they're counterattacking.
 
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