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