title: ФУНКЦІЯ ОБОРОНИ ДЕРЖАВИ: ІСТОРИКО-ПРАВОВІ ТА ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ АСПЕКТИ
abstract: The article analyzes the historical and legal principles and theoretical and methodological aspects of the formation and development of the state defense function. The structural elements of the state defense function are classified and systematized, its complex author’s definition is given. It is concluded that the function of defense of the modern rule of law should be understood as a natural, inherent purpose of the state as a unique political organization of society, which is manifested in i
journal: Law Journal of Donbass