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protectee

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[proh-tek-tee, pruh-tek-] / ˌproʊ tɛkˈti, prə tɛk- /

noun

  1. a person, as a head of state, for whom official protection is provided.


Etymology

Origin of protectee

First recorded in 1595–1605; protect + -ee

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"Any conduct that potentially threatens the safety of a protectee will not be tolerated," Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The head of the detail and the protectee always have an intimate relationship, said Ron Layton, a former top Secret Service official.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2026

They hope to solve any problems through dialogue, but acknowledge their protectee "is at risk" because of his past role as a social leader "and even more as a candidate."

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

The Secret Service on Tuesday said it was investigating a security incident at the site of "protectee" but did not name Sullivan.

From Reuters May 17, 2023

Secret Service said in a statement that it was “examining a security incident that took place at a protectee site.”

From Seattle Times May 16, 2023

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