protection

noun

1. 1

   The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

   “Raincoats give protection from rain.”

2. 2

   The state of being safe.

3. 3

   A means of keeping or remaining safe.

4. 4

   A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.

5. 5

   Coverage.

6. 6

   Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.

7. 7

   A document serving as a guarantee against harm or interference; a passport.

8. 8

   Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.

9. 9

   An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).