protection
noun
pro·tec·tion
prə-ˈtek-shən 
1
: the act of protecting : the state of being protected
2
a
: one that protects
b
: supervision or support of one that is smaller and weaker
c
: a contraceptive device (such as a condom)
3
: the freeing of the producers of a country from foreign competition in their home market by restrictions (such as high duties) on foreign competitive goods
4
a
: immunity from prosecution purchased by criminals through bribery
b
: money extorted by racketeers posing as a protective association
6
: anchoring equipment placed in cracks for safety while rock climbing
Synonyms
Examples of protection in a Sentence
He fights for the protection of the environment.
Hard hats provide protection for the workers' heads.
The witness was placed under police protection.
Recent Examples on the Web
Trade protection is likely only to intensify should former president Donald Trump win reelection.
—
Enda Curran, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Robb insisted, for example, that Uber drivers should be classified as independent contractors, rather than employees, and therefore be excluded from federal labor-law protections.
—Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2024
Then, she was arrested again in May 2023 on charges of violating an order of protection and restraining order and violating parole.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
The back pocket is spacious enough to easily slide hands into but still offers an element of protection as well.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Supporters of stricter neural data protections, like Neurorights Foundation Medical Director Sean Pauzauskie praised Colorado’s action during a recent interview with The New York Times.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 18 Apr. 2024
Useful in some cases, that level of protection is simply unnecessary for most day-to-day use items.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The tenants and their advocates see the case as an important test of renter protections in a city faced with an affordable housing crisis.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
But at one point during the viewing, the former president was captured in photos and videos without proper eye protection, seemingly looking directly at the sun.
—USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
Enda Curran, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Robb insisted, for example, that Uber drivers should be classified as independent contractors, rather than employees, and therefore be excluded from federal labor-law protections.
—Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2024
Then, she was arrested again in May 2023 on charges of violating an order of protection and restraining order and violating parole.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
The back pocket is spacious enough to easily slide hands into but still offers an element of protection as well.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Supporters of stricter neural data protections, like Neurorights Foundation Medical Director Sean Pauzauskie praised Colorado’s action during a recent interview with The New York Times.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 18 Apr. 2024
Useful in some cases, that level of protection is simply unnecessary for most day-to-day use items.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The tenants and their advocates see the case as an important test of renter protections in a city faced with an affordable housing crisis.
—Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
But at one point during the viewing, the former president was captured in photos and videos without proper eye protection, seemingly looking directly at the sun.
—USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protection. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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protection
noun
pro·tec·tion
prə-ˈtek-shən
1
a
: the act of protecting
under our protection
b
: the state of being protected
the open boat offered no protection from the weather
2
: a person or thing that protects
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