protection

  1. Noun.  The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
  2. Noun.  The state of being safe.
  3. Noun.  A contraceptive device.
  4. Noun.  (context, insurance) Coverage.
  5. Noun.  Immunity from harm obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
  6. Noun.  (economics) Restrictions on foreign competitors that limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.
  7. Noun.  (computing) An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file.).

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