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| pro·tec·tion [ prə tékshən ] (plural pro·tec·tions) |
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1. safeguarding of somebody or something: the act of preventing somebody or something from being harmed or damaged, or the state of being kept safe
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2. something that protects somebody or something: something that prevents somebody or something from being harmed or damaged
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3. insurance coverage: an agreement by an insurance company to pay compensation or costs if a specific undesirable event occurs
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4. promise of safety from criminal attack: a promise made by a gangster or other person that somebody or something will not be harmed or damaged if money is paid, or the payment extorted in return for such a promise
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informal
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5. crime criminals' bribery of law enforcement officials: the bribery of law enforcement officials by criminals in an effort to escape prosecution, or the bribe paid
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informal
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6. condom: a form of contraception, usually a condom, used during sexual intercourse to prevent sperm or disease-causing organisms from entering the body
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7. guarantee of freedom and safety: a document that enables somebody to travel around in freedom and safety, especially in another country or in enemy territory
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8. economics
Same as protectionism
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9. climbing safety equipment for climber: the safety equipment used by mountain climbers to keep them from falling, e.g. pitons, harnesses, and ropes
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