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Definition of protectional - 3 dictionary results

pro⋅tec⋅tion

  [pruh-tek-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm.
2. a thing, person, or group that protects: This vaccine is a protection against disease.
3. patronage.
4. Insurance. coverage (def. 1).
5. Informal.
a. money paid to racketeers for a guarantee against threatened violence.
b. bribe money paid to the police, politicians, or other authorities for overlooking criminal activity.
6. Economics. protectionism.
7. a document that assures safety from harm, delay, or the like, for the person, persons, or property specified in it.
8. Archaic. a document given by the U.S. customs authorities to a sailor traveling abroad certifying that the holder is a citizen of the U.S.
Origin:
1275–1325; ME proteccio(u)n < LL prōtēctiōn- (s. of prōtēctiō) a covering in front. See protect, -ion

Related forms:
pro⋅tec⋅tion⋅al, adjective

Synonyms:
1. security, refuge, safety. 2. guard, defense, shield, bulwark. See cover. 3. aegis, sponsorship. 7. pass, permit.
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pro·tec·tion   (prə-těk'shən)   
n.  

    1. The act of protecting.

    2. The condition of being protected.

    3. Money extorted by racketeers threatening violence for nonpayment.

    4. Bribes paid to officials by racketeers for immunity from prosecution.

  2. One that protects.

  3. A pass guaranteeing safe-conduct to travelers.

  4. A system of tariffs or other measures protecting domestic producers from foreign competition.

  5. A contraceptive or barrier that lowers the risk of pregnancy or infection, especially a condom.

  6. Slang

    1. Money extorted by racketeers threatening violence for nonpayment.

    2. Bribes paid to officials by racketeers for immunity from prosecution.

pro·tec'tion·al adj.
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Main Entry: pro·tec·tion
Function: noun
1 : the act of protecting : the state of being protected protection>
2 a : one that protects b : supervision or support of one having less power <protection of endangered species>
3 : the freeing of the producers of goods 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 for loss provided by insurance
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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