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protection

UK
/prəˈtɛk.ʃən/
US
/prəˈtɛk.ʃən/

Translations

protectionnoun
protections
pl
The helmet provides protection for the cyclist's head.
Le casque offre une protection pour la tête du cycliste.
protectionDroit, emploi formel.
The new law offers protection against discrimination in the workplace.
La nouvelle loi offre une protection contre la discrimination au travail.
protectionnismeÉconomie et commerce.
The government introduced protection to help local steel manufacturers compete with cheap imports.
Le gouvernement a instauré du protectionnisme pour aider les fabricants d'acier locaux à concurrencer les importations bon marché.
Additional translations
protectionTerme employé avec l'idée d'abri ou de dispositif protecteur.
protectionSens criminel ou mafieux.
Synonyms
safeguarding
defense
shielding
security
preservation
guardianship
shelter
safeguard
Antonyms
exposure
vulnerability
protectionadjective
UK
/prəˈtɛk.ʃən/
US
/prəˈtɛk.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate purpose or relation to protecting.
de protectionS'emploie devant un nom.
The mob demanded protection money from local businesses.
La mafia exigeait de l'argent de protection des entreprises locales.

Definitions

protectionnoun
The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or injury.
The helmet provides protection for the cyclist's head.
A legal or formal measure intended to preserve civil liberties or rights.
The new law offers protection against discrimination in the workplace.
A person or thing that prevents someone or something from suffering harm or injury.
The umbrella served as a protection against the rain.
A payment made to someone, especially a criminal, to avoid harm or to receive a service.
The shop owner paid for protection to ensure his business was not vandalized.
The policy or practice of shielding domestic industries from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, or other trade barriers.
The government introduced protection to help local steel manufacturers compete with cheap imports.
protectionadjective
Occurring before another noun and denoting something designed to protect or relating to protection.
The mob demanded protection money from local businesses.
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