[pro.tec.tion] n (14c) 1: the act of protecting: the state of being protected
2. a: one that protects b: supervision or support of one that is smaller and weaker
3: 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. a: immunity from prosecution purchased by criminals through bribery b: money extorted by racketeers posing as a protective association
5: coverage 1a