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protectionism
pro·tec·tion·ism [ prə tékshə nìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
system of imposing duties on imports: the system of imposing duties on imports into a country in order to protect domestic industries

pro·tec·tion·ist noun, adjective
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