1. Without any adjective, or as "import protection," this refers to restriction of imports by means of tariffs and/or NTBs, and thereby intended to insulate domestic producers from competiti [..]

The actions taken to mitigate the adverse effects of fire on environmental, social, political, economic, and community values at risk. 

mid-14c., "shelter, defense; keeping, guardianship;" late 14c. as "that which protects," from Old French proteccion "protection, shield" (12c.) and directly from Late Lat [..]

The act or instance of warding off a threat, or preserves somone or something from injury or harm.

Alternative meanings include: Covered or shielded from exposure, injury, or destruction. For example, by insurance. Maintenance of the status or integrity. For example, through financial or legal guar [..]

the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection" protective covering: a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; & [..]

n. Preservation from harm, danger, annoyance, or any other evil.

Synonym lockout.

A government policy towards Aboriginal peoples which sought to protect them from the effects of violence, disease and exploitation as a result of European settlement. It was based on a belief that Abo [..]

Definition This term can be used as another word for coverage. It can also be used, for example, to refer to a fire station and other tools for fire fighting found in a particular neighborhood.

1 : the act of protecting : the state of being protected [entitled to constitutional ] 2 a : one that protects b : supervision or support of one having less power [ of endangered species] 3 : the ...

Also known as insurance, this is an additional take requested by the producer to insure that they have a back-up of a take they like. Usually phrased as, "One more for protection."

(n) the activity of protecting someone or something(n) a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury(n) defense against financial failure; financial independence(n) the condition of being [..]

Sites that have existing laws or regulations that are designed and applied to afford the site with increased protection for part or all of the natural and submerged cultural resources therein for the [..]

The capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against acts of terrorism and manmade or natural disasters. (NPG)

A facility incorporated into battery packs to protect the cells from out of tolerance working conditions or misuse.

The effect of a control function or device which prohibits plugging (motor braking) action until the motor speed is reduced to some specific value.

The effect of a device which senses a low voltage condition and then takes the motoror load off line.

The effect of a device which senses excessive current and then takes the motor or load off line. Overload Protection does not protect against short circuits or fault current.

The effect of a device which senses when motor speed rises above a preset value. The device can then reduce the motor speed back to the preset value.

The effect of a device which senses excessive voltage and then takes the motor or load off line.

The effect of equipment (ie.: circuit breakers, motor circuit protectors or fuses) which acts to open the supply line(s) in the event of a short circuit or fault current.

  The adoption of measures aimed at the preservation, safeguarding and enhancement of the diversity of cultural expressions. “To protect” means to adopt such measures. Source: Article 4.7 of the Conve [..]

Is defined as the act or process of applying measures designed to affect the physical condition of a property by defending or guarding it from deterioration, loss or attack, or to cover or shield the property from danger or injury. In the case of buildings and structures, such treatment is generally of a temporary nature and anticipates future hist [..]

preservation of well-being.

Process of setting equipment or anchors for safety. Equipment or anchors used for preventing falls.

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry Protection: The process of installing a protecting group. CrO3 aq. H2SO4 Without a protecting group, both the alcohol and aldehyde are oxidized by Jones reage [..]

  A point of attachment of a climber onto a rock face.  Can either be removable (cam, nuts), or permanent (bolts, trees).

all activities aimed at obtaining full respect for a person’s rights. Providing protection for refugees usually involves granting permission for them to live freely in their country of asylum, preventing their forcible return to situations of persecution, ensuring that their human rights are respected and providing support to enable them to live a [..]

All activities aimed at obtaining full respect for the rights of the individual in accordance with the letter and spirit of human rights, refugee and international humanitarian law.

The process by which chemical compounds provide protection to Cells against harmful agents.

Protection conferred on a host by inoculation with one strain or component of a microorganism that prevents Infection when later challenged with a similar strain. Most commonly the microorganism is a [..]

Term used interchangeably with the word “coverage” to denote the insurance provided under the terms of a policy. The term is also used to indicate the existence of fire-fighting facilities in an area [..]

(1) Term used interchangeably with the word "coverage" to denote the insurance provided under the terms of a policy. (2) Term used to indicate the existence of fire-fighting facilities in an [..]

Term used interchangeably with the word "coverage" to denote the insurance provided under the terms of a policy.

1. See "coverage" 2. Term used to indicate the existence of fire-fighting facilities in an area known as a "protected" area.

the action of a strain or isolate in protecting against infection and invasion by a second strain or isolate (Cross protection indicates that the protective action is reciprocal).

The existence of fire fighting facilities in the area in which the insured property is located.

see encapsulation.

An American term for balancing. I.e. you bid in the pass-out seat with less values than in the direct seat in order to 'protect' partner who may have a decent hand but no decent bid.

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe. (Raincoats give protection from rain.) *cmn|??|tr=fánghù * Czech: (ochrana,f),(proteção,f) * Romanian: (protejare,f), (ocrotire,f), (protec?ie, [..]

lang=en 1600s=1678 * '''1678''' — . ''''. *: Thus they discoursed together till late at night; and after they had committed themselves to their Lord for protection, they betook themselves to rest: [..]

preservation of well-being.

Also known as gear, The devices that climbers use to prevent themselves from decking out.