0 walls etc built to strengthen an army, city, nation etc against attack -- xây công sự
Fortifications surrounded the city.
1 the act of fortifying. -- việc xây công sự
He then occupied certain villages, some of which had fortifications.
An alternative perspective would be to call for the fortification of democratic policy-making structures at the national level in the face of greater economic openness.
Wholesale bribery and corruption of the liquor squad ensured tip-offs of impending raids on elaborate fortifications protected externally by a system of strategically placed lookouts and spies.
Furthermore, the authorities arranged to pay 20 baiocchi a day to all those defending the city and started a public works project to increase its fortifications.
The arrangement draws attention to variations between vestments and headwear, and between coastlines and fortifications.
Most colonists were required to build new fortifications and repair ancient ones.
The fortifications built in 1538-9 testify rather to his determination to resist any foreign challenge.
He also funded a permanent force of company ships cruising in the area, and improved fortifications.
