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US
/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/
]
[ UK /pɹətˈɛkʃən/ ]
[ UK /pɹətˈɛkʃən/ ]
NOUN
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the condition of being protected
he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home
they were huddled together for protection -
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
wax provided protection for the floors
they had no protection from the fallout -
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 -
defense against financial failure; financial independence
insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
his pension gave him security in his old age -
the activity of protecting someone or something
the witnesses demanded police protection -
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection -
kindly endorsement and guidance
the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
How To Use protection In A Sentence
- The white plates are composed of a very tough but light titanium alloy that provides a good deal of extra protection to the body's vitals.
- Their Scottish backsword is fitted with opposing side rings that offer a good deal of hand protection while keeping the hilt light and easy to wear.
- This gave the Roman soldier a great deal of protection as it curved around his body.
- He says the insurance bond provides deserved protection for employees who put a lot into the company.
- Plans for the dam have been vetoed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
- We've gotten better with our techniques and applying them predeparture, ensuring we're looking at as broad a section of potential risk as possible, said Kevin McAleenan, deputy assistant commissioner of field operations at Customs and Border Protection, or CBP.CBP said the gap in U.S. security practices wasn't obvious until after the attempted Christmas attack. U.S. blocks 350 with suspected ties to terrorists
- Last year it settled charges that it illegally billed excessive fees and violated consumer protection regulations.
- The XFR features the exclusive Ballistic Armor Protection System featuring PR-481, which Dell says leverages a "high-strength substance" used for applications such as cryogenics, aircraft components, military equipment and medical devices. Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine
- Parker also said that much of what Rhee achieved in contract talks already existed in D.C. law but was not used by her predecessors, including the power to weaken seniority protections for teachers who are "excessed," or let go from their jobs because of school closures. D.C. Teachers' Union election will affect survival of Rhee's initiatives
- But they say legal aid should be available for proceedings under their Protection of Privacy Bill as well in libel cases.
