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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181 As part of the new consumer protection arrangements, a Pensions Ombudsman with wide-ranging powers has recently been appointed.
182 Additionally, these bolts and other protection are commonly used to rest on during the ascent.
183 When abuse or potential abuse is confirmed the conference may decide to place a child's name on the child protection register.
184 Meadows and woodlands are better looked after, but that still leaves many different habitats that do not have sufficient protection.
185 In attempting to halt the worst offences of multinationals, many proposed alternatives have focused on the protection of basic rights.
186 A small weather flap with a pull drawcord gives added protection at the top of the main compartment.
187 A guardian ad litem appointed in emergency protection proceedings will usually continue to act in any care proceedings which follow.
188 With such ancient remains, the first need is to accord them the same protection as other ancient monuments.
189 These emphasise trends towards a highly structured, reactive service based on individual protection, especially in child care.
190 In addition he seeks covenants to ensure that surrounding parkland remains as pasture so that the wider country house landscape is assured protection.
191 Despite the protection of the reef, there was sufficient sea running to make the patrol boat roll through sixty degrees.
192 The antioxidants, these studies suggest, help provide protection against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
193 It's usually worth protecting those high-cost cavalry units with a banner of Arcane Warding or Protection.
194 An on-site undercover operative can offer an employer protection without the presence of an armed guard.
195 The Valuation Protection Scheme is being offered to all new applicants free of charge.
196 Shop around for one which has the added bonus of sun filters for protection.
197 The plan also calls for balancing the budget without deep cuts in Medicare, education and environmental protection.
198 Until relatively recently, organized religion has left environmental protection to environmental activists, concerned scientists and political figures.
199 Most universities have some review committee that requires a statement from the researcher that adequate protection will be guaranteed for all respondents.
200 On June 12 the Bank had approved a loan of US$29,200 million for an environmental protection and resource conservation project.
201 Men involved in the upper reaches of political life might not necessarily find in it an adequate protection.
202 The court is able to give adequate protection to solicitors' clients without straining the language of section 69.
203 The best protection is to get out of the sun before you get burned.
204 Their protection consisted of three heavily armored tanks and an armored personnel carrier.
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205 The hapless matador eventually managed to leave the arena under heavy police protection; the fate of the bull was not documented.
206 Assists in maintaining proper bowel function and affords protection against diverticulosis, haemorrhoids and varicose veins.
207 The Legislature banned lion hunting in 1972, and voters afforded special protection with an initiative approved in 1990.
208 Instead, they are looking for protection against anything that could disturb their quiet but steady progress up the career ladder.
209 Her affairs were placed in the hands of the Court of Protection, which appointed Mrs B receiver.
210 An exception to the protection of the 1954 Act was licensed premises where the primary purpose was to sell alcohol.
More similar words: environmental protection, protective, projection, section, election, objection, infection, selection, production, reflection, connection, inspection, collection, introspection, in all directions, protest, protein, detective, action, fiction, auction, reaction, fraction, function, reduction, sanction, promotion, proportion, attraction, and function.