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  • 1protection — pro·tec·tion n 1: the act of protecting: the state of being protected entitled to constitutional protection 2 a: one that protects b: supervision or support of one having less power protection of endangered species 3: the freeing of the producers …

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  • 2Protection — Pro*tec tion, n. [L. protectio: cf. F. protection.] 1. The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need protection. [1913 Webster] To your protection I… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 3protection — [prə tek′shən, prōtek′shən] n. [ME proteccioun < MFr protection < LL protectio] 1. a) a protecting or being protected b) an instance of this 2. a person or thing that protects 3. a safe conduct pass or passport ☆ …

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  • 4protection — Level to which the capital is partially protected, below which the net asset value of a SGAM Flexible ETF may not fall in any rolling one year period. NYSE Euronext Glossary * * * protection pro‧tec‧tion [prəˈtekʆn] noun [uncountable] 1. the act …

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  • 5protection — [[t]prəte̱kʃ(ə)n[/t]] ♦♦ protections 1) N VAR To give or be protection against something unpleasant means to prevent people or things from being harmed or damaged by it. Such a diet is widely believed to offer protection against a number of… …

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  • 6protection — In old English law, a writ by which the king might, by a special prerogative, privilege a defendant from all personal and many real suits for one year at a time, and no longer, in respect of his being engaged in his service out of the realm. In… …

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  • 7protection — noun Date: 14th century 1. the act of protecting ; the state of being protected 2. a. one that protects b. supervision or support of one that is smaller and weaker c. a contraceptive device (as a condom) 3. the freeing of the producers of a… …

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  • 8Writ of protection — Protection Pro*tec tion, n. [L. protectio: cf. F. protection.] 1. The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need protection. [1913 Webster] To your… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 9Consumer Protection Act. (CPA) South Africa — The Consumer Protection Act, No. 68 of 2008 was signed on 24 April 2009. It aims to: • Promote a fair, accessible and sustainable marketplace for consumer products and services; • Establish national norms and standards to ensure consumer… …

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  • 10Consumer Protection Act 1987 — United Kingdom Parliament Long title An Act to make provision with respect to the liability of persons for damage caused by defective products; to consolidate with amendments the Consumer Safety Act 1978 and the Consumer Safety (Amendme …

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