01 n. The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need p…
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The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need protection.“To your protection I commend me, gods.” — Shak.
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That which protects or preserves from injury; a defense; a shield; a refuge.“Let them rise up . . . and be your protection.” — Deut. xxxii. 38.
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A writing that protects or secures from molestation or arrest; a pass; a safe-conduct; a passport.“He . . . gave them protections under his hand.” — Macaulay.
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A theory, or a policy, of protecting the producers in a country from foreign competition in the home market by the imposition of such discriminating duties on goods of foreign production as will restrict or prevent their importation; -- opposed to free trade.(Polit. Econ.)
Phrases & compounds
Writ of protection —
A writ by which the king formerly exempted a person from arrest; -- now disused