protection
noun
the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm.
protections
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pluralof protection.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Raman has talked up her work enacting new renter protections, narrowing the ability of landlords to evict tenants and winning approval of a 4% cap on annual rent increases in rent-stabilized buildings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"New Zealand signed a trade deal with the EU promising to uphold the Paris Agreement and not to weaken environmental protections to attract trade," the group said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Leaseholders will be given extra protections from "cowboy" property agents and hidden fees, Angela Rayner has announced.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Link gives vendors a one-time virtual card number instead of real card details and includes protections, such as a return guarantee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
It also pointed out the lack of regulation and patient protections in tissue research, and called on legislators to remedy the situation.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
