protection

noun10

1. •
   the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm

   • Raincoats give protection from rain.
2. •
   The state of being safe.
3. •
   A means of keeping or remaining safe.
4. •
   (euphemistic) A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.
5. •
   Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.
6. •
   Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
7. •
   Coverage.
8. •
   An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).
9. •
   (euphemistic, rare) Synonym of adult protection (“adult incontinence wear”).
10. •
    (no longer used) A document serving as a guarantee against harm or interference; a passport.