protection

/prəˈtɛkʃən/

safety or defense from harm

The helmet provides protection against head injuries.

The helmet prevents head injuries by absorbing impact.

general

The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or danger.

The government provides protection to its citizens.

The government ensures the safety of its citizens.

Sunscreen offers protection against UV rays.

Sunscreen prevents skin damage from sunlight.

Can refer to physical, legal, or emotional safety.

Law

formal

A legal or financial safeguard against risks or liabilities.

The insurance policy provides protection against financial losses.

The insurance policy covers financial risks.

Common in contracts, insurance, and legal agreements.

Collocations

being safeguarded by someone or something

money paid to avoid harm or damage

The meaning of 'protection' can vary based on context—physical, legal, or emotional.

In legal contexts, 'protection' often refers to rights or safeguards, while in everyday use, it usually means physical safety.

From Old French 'proteccion,' from Latin 'protectio,' meaning 'a covering, defense.'

Can be used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as emotional protection or legal protection.

protect

to keep safe

root

-ion

the act or state of

suffix

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