protection

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Synonyms: projection, protention, profection, provection, prosection, protectin, protector, retection, prosecution, production, protective

Antonyms: projection, protention, profection, provection, prosection, protectin, protector, retection, prosecution, production, protective

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. The [[process]] of keeping (something or someone) [[safe]].
2. The state of being safe.
3. A means of keeping or remaining safe.
4. A means, such as a [[condom]], of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.
5. {{lb|en|insurance}} [[coverage|Coverage]].
6. Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
7. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[document]] serving as a [[guarantee]] against harm or interference; a [[passport]].
8. {{lb|en|economics}} Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.
9. {{lb|en|computing}} An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).
10. {{lb|en|euphemism|rare}} {{synonym of|en|adult protection||adult [[incontinence]] [[wear]]}}.

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