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safe⋅guard

  [seyf-gahrd]
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–noun
1. something that serves as a protection or defense or that ensures safety.
2. a permit for safe passage.
3. a guard or convoy.
4. a mechanical device for ensuring safety.
–verb (used with object)
5. to guard; protect; secure.
Origin:
1325–75; ME savegarde (n.) safe conduct < MF salvegarde, sauvegarde. See safe, guard

Synonyms:
5. defend, shield.
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safe·guard   (sāf'gärd')   
n.  

    1. One that serves as protection or a guard.

    2. A mechanical device designed to prevent accidents.

    3. A safe-conduct.

    4. A protective stipulation, as in a contract.

    5. A precautionary measure.

    1. A protective stipulation, as in a contract.

    2. A precautionary measure.

tr.v.   safe·guard·ed, safe·guard·ing, safe·guards
To ensure the safety of; protect. See Synonyms at defend.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Word Origin & History

safeguard  (n.)
1421, "protection, safety," from M.Fr. sauvegarde "safekeeping, safeguard" (13c.), from O.Fr. salve, sauve (fem. of sauf; see safe) + garde "a keeping" (see guard). Meaning "something that offers security from danger" is recorded from 1471. The verb is from 1494.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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