protection
noun
pro·tec·tion
prə-ˈtek-shən 
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 (such as a condom)
3
: the freeing of the producers of a country from foreign competition in their home market by restrictions (such 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
6
: anchoring equipment placed in cracks for safety while rock climbing
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Examples of protection in a Sentence
He fights for the protection of the environment.
Hard hats provide protection for the workers' heads.
The witness was placed under police protection.
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Trump’s speech reflected his plan to roll back protections for transgender people and terminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.
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Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump is rolling back protections for transgender people and terminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.
—Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
There is no special secret or special protection style or special technique.
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Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump is rolling back protections for transgender people and terminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.
—Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
There is no special secret or special protection style or special technique.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
The Impact Of First-Party Data And Privacy Regulations With regulations like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in effect, navigating data protection and building trust with transparent data practices remain paramount.
—Ken Braun, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Protection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protection. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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protection
noun
pro·tec·tion
prə-ˈtek-shən
1
a
: the act of protecting
under our protection
b
: the state of being protected
the open boat offered no protection from the weather
2
: a person or thing that protects
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