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    [Noun]  | "pro*tec*tion" | \ prə-ˈtek-shən \


    1: the act of protecting : the state of being protected

    2: one that protects

    3: supervision or support of one that is smaller and weaker


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Noun]  | "cathodic protection" 


    1: the prevention of electrolytic corrosion of a usually metallic structure (such as a pipeline) by causing it to act as the cathode rather than as the anode of an electrochemical cell


    Origin: 1930 ;

    [Noun]  | "equal protection" 


    1: a guarantee under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that a state must treat an individual or class of individuals the same as it treats other individuals or classes in like circumstances


    Origin: 1868 ;

    [Noun]  | "extreme risk protection order" 


    1: a court order issued upon petition of a law enforcement officer, family member, or household member that temporarily removes access to firearms from a person shown to be a danger to himself or herself or to others —abbreviation ERPO


    Origin: 2015 ;

    [Noun]  | "self-pro*tec*tion" | \ ˌself-prə-ˈtek-shən \


    1: the act of protecting oneself, one's property, or one's group : self-defense —sometimes used before another noun


    Origin: 1635 ;

    [Noun]  | "sun protection factor" 


    1: a number assigned to a sunscreen that is the factor by which the time required for unprotected skin to become sunburned is increased when the sunscreen is used —abbreviation SPF


    Origin: 1968 ;

    [Noun]  | "personal protective equipment" 


    1: protective devices, garments, or coverings (such as respirators, helmets, face shields, boots, or gloves) that are worn especially by workers to minimize exposure to hazards that may cause injury or illness —abbreviation PPE


    Origin: 1934 ;

    [Noun]  | "protection" 


    1: means or method of defending;


      * e.g., " ... this small umbrella is adequate protection in a sudden shower "





    2: someone that protects;


      * e.g., " ... the bodyguard was her protection from overzealous fans "



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    3: the state of not being exposed to danger;


      * e.g., " ... the open boat offered no protection from the weather "



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     [ "protection" ]

    1: some form of a contraceptive

      * e.g.,  ... man, i've got to remember to wear some protection... 

     [ "protection" ]

    1: the act of stopping cruise ships from exploiting marine natural resources

      * e.g.,  ... The USFG should substantially increase the protection of marine natural resources by regulating cruise ship dumping. 

     [ "protection" ]

    1: not regulation

      * e.g.,  ... Regulations are not protection. 

     [ "protection" ]

    1: to command a complete cessation of use of resources

      * e.g.,  ... The United States Federal Government should...wait...nothing meets.... 

     [ "protection" ]

    1: Regulation

     [ "Protection" ]

    1: Something my parents should’ve used when they made me.

      * e.g.,  ... “Dad, why didnt you use protection” 

     [ "Protection" ]

    1: When a guy wraps his penis in rubber so he don't spread std's or cause pregnancy.

      * e.g.,  ... Chad forgot use protection when he fucked Keirsten last week so she ended up with herpes. 

     [ "Protective" ]

    1: Someone can/is be protective of you when they care about you and the way you feel. They don't want you to get hurt, and want to protect your feelings. A protective person is always there talk to, and to hear you out when you have a problem. They are the best kind of friend because you can always trust them. They always have your back. Try not to ever lose a friend if they are protective of you because that kind of friend is hard to ever find again. Having someone be protective over you is the best feeling in one of the best feelings in the world.

      * e.g.,  ... Boy- Hey! How are you feeling today? better than yesterday? 

     [ "Protection" ]

    1:  A condom or other contraceptive

      * e.g.,  ...  Before you bang that nasty ho you better have protection. 


     [ "Protection" ]

    2:  A gun, knife, or other weapon

      * e.g.,  ...  I ain't goin out after dark in this hood without protection.  


     [ "Protection" ]

    3:  A form of extortion whereupon the victim agrees to pay his 'protector' not to beat or otherwise harm him. Old school organized crime scam.

      * e.g.,  ...  Vinnie hit up the shopkeep for his protection money.  


     [ "Protection" ]

    4:  Clemency from authorities via political or other connections.

      * e.g.,  ...  "Fuck you, man. I can sell this crack all I want. I got protection." 

     [ "Protection" ]

    1: condom.

      * e.g.,  ... "hey nigga you brought protection?" 

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