Definition of Protections. Meaning of Protections. Synonyms of Protections

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Protections. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Protections and, of course, Protections synonyms and on the right images related to the word Protections.

Definition of Protections

Protection
Protection Pro*tec"tion, n. [L. protectio: cf. F. protection.] 1. The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need protection. To your protection I commend me, gods. --Shak. 2. That which protects or preserves from injury; a defense; a shield; a refuge. Let them rise up . . . and be your protection. --Deut. xxxii. 38. 3. A writing that protects or secures from molestation or arrest; a pass; a safe-conduct; a passport. He . . . gave them protections under his hand. --Macaulay. 4. (Polit. Econ.) A theory, or a policy, of protecting the producers in a country from foreign competition in the home market by the imposition of such discriminating duties on goods of foreign production as will restrict or prevent their importation; -- opposed to free trade. Writ of protection. (Law) (a) A writ by which the king formerly exempted a person from arrest; -- now disused. [Eng.] --Blackstone. (b) A judicial writ issued to a person required to attend court, as party, juror, etc., intended to secure him from arrest in coming, staying, and returning. Syn: Preservation; defense; guard; shelter; refuge; security; safety.

Meaning of Protections from wikipedia

- Protection is any measure taken to guard a thing against damage caused by outside forces. Protection can be provided to physical objects, including organisms...
- Protection (RaSP), providing protection to the royal family and close protection to government officials, and Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection...
- Consumer protection is the practice of sa****uarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. Consumer...
- No Protection may refer to: No Protection (Starship album), a 1987 Starship album No Protection (M****ive Attack album), a 1995 M****ive Attack album remixed...
- ensure that each payer can pay the fee on a regular basis and on time. Protections rackets can vary in terms of their levels of sophistication or organization;...
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an independent agency of the United States government tasked with environmental protection matters. President...
- Cathodic protection (CP; /kæˈθɒdɪk/ ) is a technique used to control the corrosion of a metal surface by making it the cathode of an electrochemical cell...
- the basis for his arguments to expand the protections afforded to black Americans. Although the equal protection clause is one of the most cited ideas in...
- Radiation protection, also known as radiological protection, is defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as "The protection of people...
- comprehensive whistleblower protection laws that create mechanisms for reporting wrongdoing and provide legal protections. Over 50 countries have adopted...