PROTECTION

noun Date: 14th century the act of protecting ; the state of being protected, 2. one that protects, supervision or support of one that is smaller and weaker, a contraceptive device (as a condom), the freeing of the producers of a country from foreign competition in their home market by restrictions (as high duties) on foreign competitive goods, 4. immunity from prosecution purchased by criminals through bribery, money extorted by racketeers posing as a protective association, coverage 1a, anchoring equipment placed in cracks for safety while rock climbing