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Protection
01
the act of keeping someone or something unharmed
Examples
The sunscreen provides protection from harmful UV rays during sun exposure.
The company implemented safety protocols to ensure the protection of employees in the workplace.
02
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
Examples
Helmets offer protection for cyclists.
They used padding for protection during the move.
03
defense against financial failure; financial independence
Examples
Insurance provides protection against unexpected expenses.
Savings offer financial protection in emergencies.
04
the condition of being protected
Examples
The animals live under the protection of the sanctuary.
Citizens enjoy protection by law.
05
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
Examples
The shopkeeper paid protection to the gang.
Extortionists demanded protection from local businesses.
06
kindly endorsement and guidance
Examples
The young artist worked under the protection of a famous mentor.
He gained the protection of a senior politician.
07
the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
Examples
The country enacted protection for its steel industry.
Farmers benefited from trade protection policies.
Lexical Tree
overprotection
protectionism
protectionist
protection
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