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According to WordNet, the noun "protection" has 7 sense(s).
101127874 the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition; "he made trade protection a plank in the party platform".
113344071 defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness".
104014297 a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors".