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protection
noun pro·tec·tion \prə-ˈtek-shən\
: the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc. : the state of being protected
: something that keeps a person or thing from being harmed, lost, etc. : something that protects someone or something
: a device (such as a condom) that is used during sex to prevent pregnancy or the spread of diseases
Full Definition of PROTECTION
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 (as a condom)
3
: the freeing of the producers of a country from foreign competition in their home market by restrictions (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
5
: coverage 1a
6
: anchoring equipment placed in cracks for safety while rock climbing
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First Known Use of PROTECTION
14th century
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Rhymes with PROTECTION
abjection, advection, affection, bisection, collection, complexion, confection, connection, convection, correction, cross section, C-section, defection, deflection, dejection, detection, direction, ejection, election, erection, infection, inflection, injection, inspection, midsection, objection, perfection, prelection, projection, refection, reflection, rejection, resection, selection, subjection, subsection, trajection, transection, trisection
PROTECTION Defined for Kids
protection
noun pro·tec·tion \prə-ˈtek-shən\
Definition of PROTECTION for Kids
1
: the act of shielding from harm : the state of being shielded from harm
2
: a person or thing that shields from harm
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