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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".

101214863 kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council".

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".

114539960 the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home".

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".

100784755 payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence; "every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection".

100817680 the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection".


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