protection
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1.1
- noun
- /prəˈtɛkʃən/
:
protección
- We we need much better protection for victims and support for victims.
Examples
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The main issue here is the protection of society.
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The Scottish Government issued new national guidance on child protection in December 2010.
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Your practice may have regular child protection update meetings with the health visitors.
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Some of the biggest challenges of child protection come from our own internal reluctance to act.
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You've spoken and lobbied for equal protection under the law and full civil marriage rights.
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Obese workers in Northern Ireland can be deemed eligible for protection under disability law, a tribunal has ruled.
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The agency is obligated to advocate for the realization and protection of the human rights of Palestinian refugees.
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The charity provides vital protection for homeless individuals by offering shelter and food.
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She relied on the protection of her mentor to navigate the challenges of her new job.
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His protection during the audit ensured that all procedures were followed correctly.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Help for a person or idea
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8.0
Support and guidance from an organization or authority
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8.6
A group or authority gives support and protection
Antonyms
Compounds
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3.9
A government program that keeps people who testify safe by moving them and giving new names
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3.0
A U.S. government group that makes and enforces rules to reduce pollution and protect the environment
- Formal
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7.1
Right for every person to receive the same treatment under the law
- Specialized
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3.5
A number that shows how well sunscreen protects your skin from the sun's harmful rays
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5.0
Laws that put taxes or limits on imports to help local businesses against foreign competition
- Offensive
A nickname for a law that extends copyright to help large media companies like Disney
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Protection comes from the Latin parts pro- 'in front' and tegere 'to cover', the same root as protect. So being under someone's protection is like being 'covered' by their support or care, which helps you stay safe and succeed.