Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - protection
Protection
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n. 1 a the act or an instance of protecting. b the state of being protected; defence (affords protection against the weather). c a thing, person, or animal that provides protection (bought a dog as protection). 2 (also protectionism) Econ. the theory or practice of protecting home industries. 3 colloq. a immunity from molestation obtained by payment to gangsters etc. under threat of violence. b (in full protection money) the money so paid, esp. on a regular basis. 4 = safe conduct. 5 archaic the keeping of a woman as a mistress. Derivatives protectionist n. Etymology: ME f. OF protection or LL protectio (as PROTECT)
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noun Date: 14th century the act of protecting ; the state of being protected, 2. one that protects, supervision or support of one that is smaller and weaker, a contraceptive device (as a condom), the freeing of the producers of a country from foreign competition in their home market by restrictions (as high duties) on foreign competitive goods, 4. immunity from prosecution purchased by criminals through bribery, money extorted by racketeers posing as a protective association, coverage 1a, anchoring equipment placed in cracks for safety while rock climbing ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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