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preservation

pres·er·va·tion [ prèzzər váysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. protection from harm: the guarding of something from danger, harm, or injury

2. maintenance unchanged: the maintenance of something, especially something of historic value, in an unchanged condition

3. upholding of something: the keeping of something intangible intact
preservation of freedom of speech

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