protection

noun

1. 1

   payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence

   every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection

2. 2

   the activity of protecting someone or something

   the witnesses demanded police protection

3. 3

   the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition

   he made trade protection a plank in the party platform

4. 4

   kindly endorsement and guidance

   the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council

5. 5

   a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

   they had no protection from the fallout

   wax provided protection for the floors

6. 6

   defense against financial failure; financial independence

   his pension gave him security in his old age

   insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness

7. 7

   the condition of being protected

   they were huddled together for protection

   he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home