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Definition of: protect
(prə·tekt′) v.t.
1. To shield or defend from attack, harm, or injury; guard; defend.
2. Econ. To assist (domestic industry) by means of protective tariffs.
3. In commerce, to provide funds to guarantee payment of (a draft, etc.). See synonyms under CHERISH, KEEP, PRESERVE, SHELTER. [<L protectus, pp. of protegere protect <pro- before + tegere cover]
—pro·tect′ing adjective
—pro·tect′ing·ly adverb
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