protecting or being protected
system of protecting home industries by taxing foreign goods
thing that protects
money paid to gangsters so that one will not be attacked by them
"the witnesses demanded police protection"
"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"
"the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"
"he made trade protection a plank in the party platform"
"every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection"
The citizen is under the protection of the law.
出自:Scotsman
The King fled northwards to seek the protection of the Scottish army.
出自: C. Hill
An innocent who craves protection.
出自: J. Uglow