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The practice or process of protecting

protection

noun

the process of keeping someone or something safe, or the condition of being kept safe

defense

noun

actions that you take to protect someone or something that is being attacked

safekeeping

noun

protection from harm, damage, or loss

sanctuary

noun

official protection given to someone by a place that is safe for them

security

noun

connected with safety and protection

self-preservation

noun

the wish to stay alive and to protect yourself from things that might hurt you

safe passage

noun

official protection for someone who is traveling through a dangerous area

custody

noun

the protection or care of someone or something

conservation

noun

the preservation of buildings or objects of historical importance

self-defense

noun

fighting skills that you can use to defend yourself from a physical attack

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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