protection

Meanings

Plural: protections

Noun

• the activity of protecting someone or something
  • "the witnesses demanded police protection"
• a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
  • "they had no protection from the fallout"
  • "wax provided protection for the floors"
• defense against financial failure; financial independence
  • "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"
• the condition of being protected
  • "they were huddled together for protection"
  • "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"
• kindly endorsement and guidance
• the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
  • "he made trade protection a plank in the party platform"
• payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
  • "every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection"
• The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
• The state of being safe.
• A means of keeping or remaining safe.
• A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.
• Coverage.
• Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
• A document serving as a guarantee against harm or interference; a passport.
• Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.
• An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).
• Synonym of adult protection (“adult incontinence wear”).

Synonyms

adult protection, aegis, auspices, protective cover, protective covering, security, shelter, trade protection, tribute

Related Words

protect