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protected

pro·tect·ed [ prə téktəd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. endangered: legally classified as a species in danger of extinction

2. sheltered: sheltered from the elements

3. comput locked against unauthorized changes: locked against changes by unauthorized users of a computer program

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