protection

Universal Words noun 1 [U] ~ (for / of sb/sth) (against / from sth) the act of protecting sb/sth; the state of being protected: Remember to bring clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. * He asked to be put under police protection. * the conservation and protection of the environment * consumer / child / data protection laws 2 [C] ~ (against sth) a thing that protects sb/sth against sth: They wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits. 3 [U] ~ (against sth) insurance against fire, injury, damage, etc: Our policy offers complete protection against fire and theft. 4 [U] the system of helping an industry in your own country by taxing foreign goods: The government is ready to introduce protection for the car industry. 5 [U] the system of paying criminals so that they will not attack your business or property: to pay protection money * to run a protection racket