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protection
noun(pro-tec-tion)
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
Synonyms: tribute,
Examples:
Every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection.
protection
noun(pro-tec-tion)
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
Synonyms: protective cover, protective covering,
Examples:
They had no protection from the fallout.
Wax provided protection for the floors.
protection
noun(pro-tec-tion)
defense against financial failure; financial independence
Synonyms: security,
Examples:
Insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness.
protection
noun(pro-tec-tion)
the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
Synonyms: trade protection,
Examples:
He made trade protection a plank in the party platform.
protection
noun(pro-tec-tion)
kindly endorsement and guidance
Synonyms: aegis, auspices,
protection
noun(pro-tec-tion)
the condition of being protected
Synonyms: shelter,
Examples:
They were huddled together for protection.
He enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home.
protection
noun(pro-tec-tion)
the activity of protecting someone or something
Examples:
The witnesses demanded police protection.

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