protection - Meaning in Konkani

protection - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of protection in English

protection noun

1. payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence

   Synonyms

   tribute

   Example

   • "every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection"
2. the activity of protecting someone or something

   Example

   • "the witnesses demanded police protection"
3. the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition

   Example

   • "he made trade protection a plank in the party platform"
4. kindly endorsement and guidance

   Example

   • "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
5. a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

   Examples

   • "they had no protection from the fallout"
   • "wax provided protection for the floors"
6. defense against financial failure; financial independence

   Examples

   • "his pension gave him security in his old age"
   • "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"
7. the condition of being protected

   Examples

   • "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"
   • "they were huddled together for protection"

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