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protection
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
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noun
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
“every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection”
noun
the activity of protecting someone or something
“the witnesses demanded police protection”
noun
the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
“he made trade protection a plank in the party platform”
noun
kindly endorsement and guidance
“the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council”
noun
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
“they had no protection from the fallout”
noun
defense against financial failure; financial independence
“his pension gave him security in his old age”
noun
the condition of being protected
“they were huddled together for protection”
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every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection
the witnesses demanded police protection
he made trade protection a plank in the party platform
the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
they had no protection from the fallout
wax provided protection for the floors
his pension gave him security in his old age
insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
they were huddled together for protection
he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home
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