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protection - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
protection
Definition
(noun) the activity of protecting someone or something
Example Sentence
the witnesses demanded police protection
Definition
(noun) a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
Synonyms
:
protective cover
,
protective covering
Example Sentence
they had no protection from the fallout
wax provided protection for the floors
Definition
(noun) defense against financial failure; financial independence
Synonyms
:
security
Example Sentence
his pension gave him security in his old age
insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
Definition
(noun) the condition of being protected
Synonyms
:
shelter
Example Sentence
they were huddled together for protection
he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home
Definition
(noun) kindly endorsement and guidance
Synonyms
:
aegis
,
auspices
Example Sentence
the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
Definition
(noun) the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
Synonyms
:
trade protection
Example Sentence
he made trade protection a plank in the party platform
Definition
(noun) payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
Synonyms
:
tribute
Example Sentence
every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection
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text: protection company
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