Synonym: aegis, auspices, protective cover, protective covering, security, shelter, trade protection, tribute. Similar words: environmental protection, protective, projection, section, election, objection, infection, selection. Meaning: [prə'tekʃn] n. 1. the activity of protecting someone or something 2. a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury 3. defense against financial failure; financial independence 4. the condition of being protected 5. kindly endorsement and guidance 6. the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition 7. payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence.
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151 I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection. Sigmund Freud
152 This is not a competition for the Nobel prize for literature but a protection against potential accusations of lack of clarity.
153 There is, however, no logical reason why a vaccine for protection against tuberculosis should contain species specific antigens.
154 Similarly, a bout of angina may be protective; but the protection may well be lost with recurrent angina.
155 He gave her physical protection, but never showed her any affection again.
156 ExUnited Way chief William Aramony gets a seven-year prison sentence for embezzlement. 26 -- Bradlees seeks bankruptcy protection.
157 The thought sent Isabel scrambling into her gown again, as though the garment might afford her some protection.
158 They can have very different employment protection laws and social benefits.
159 You see, often I carry large sums of cash and need protection.
160 In this crossover category are thigh-length parkas that offer more protection on wind-whipped city streets than the old bomber jackets.
161 The same point can be illustrated from the solid profit which was derived from the expanding royal protection of bishoprics.
162 Does the bedrock constitutional principle of equal protection for all require affirmative action, merely allow it, or even prohibit it?
163 Wind shielding: the burner unit sits inside an all-around windshield offering good protection against moderate breezes.
164 It is speculated that this increases protection against gastric cancer.
165 There is increased speculation this could be done through bankruptcy or a reorganization under bankruptcy protection.
166 And of course, also increase the life assurance protection for your family.
167 Despite complete protection, including the extension of predator control beyond the boundaries of their reservation, the heath hens never recovered.
168 I am sure one of them would afford you the protection that you seek.
169 Thus women who would never have considered donning this cumbersome apparel quickly saw that the chador conferred a kind of protection.
170 As divided and unprepared democratic forces fumbled for a plan of action, demagogues would rush forward convincingly promising protection.
171 By bestowing gifts of monopoly and protection, mercantilist policies paralyzed the body politic.
172 His good fortune in surviving subsequent assassination attempts increased his belief in his divine protection.
173 Carol Browner, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, applauded the bill.
174 This special protection is lost if the Orc wears body armour.
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175 The boy might break wind or say a naughty word and forfeit the protection of that great white spirit.
176 Some acid house parties can be heard miles away across the countryside: the inhabitants of normally quiet villages deserve protection.
177 He thought that protection from inflation should be sought by adopting an appropriate investment policy.
178 For instance, despite the continued strong national economy, a record 1 million people filed for personal bankruptcy protection last year.
179 In addition to its use for greenhouse lighting and frost protection, it is an ideal outdoor lantern for barbecues, camping and caravanning.
180 Yet the desire for protection and security and some measure of equality in bargaining power would not down.
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