protection
noun | pro·tec·tion
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: the act of protecting : the state of being protected entitled to constitutional protection
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a : one that protects
b : money extorted by racketeers posing as a protective association
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: the freeing of the producers of goods of a country from foreign competition in their home market by restrictions (as high duties) on foreign competitive goods
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a : immunity from prosecution purchased by criminals through bribery
b : money extorted by racketeers posing as a protective association
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: coverage for loss provided by insurance