protection
/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ · noun
Meaning
- The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
- The state of being safe.
- A means of keeping or remaining safe.
- A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.
- Coverage.
- Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
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