protection

US /prəˈtɛkʃən/

UK /prəˈtekʃn/

A2

noun

  • Being kept from harm

other

  • The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
  • The action of protecting, or the state of being protected.
  • The action of protecting, or the state of being protected.

Examples

protection laws.

protection against injury