protection

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The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need protection.

That which protects or preserves from injury; a defense; a shield; a refuge.

A writing that protects or secures from molestation or arrest; a pass; a safe-conduct; a passport.

A theory, or a policy, of protecting the producers in a country from foreign competition in the home market by the imposition of such discriminating duties on goods of foreign production as will restrict or prevent their importation; -- opposed to free trade.

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Don't forget that God sees you and watches you when you are in pain; He perceives even the beating of your heart. Consequently, He will not leave you without consolation and His fatherly protection. Ephraim of Arizona

Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness. John Chrysostom

Confidence... thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Rocks need no protection from the rain. Malawi Proverb

He whose throat is longer than his arm must pray constantly for gods' protection. Nigerian Proverb

Old age is no protection against foolishness. German Proverb

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