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   protected

   /prəˈtɛktɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. preserved from harm, especially by means of formal or legal measures: "medical facilities have a special protected status under international law" Similar securedshelteredin safe handssafeguardedout of dangersafeguardedpreserved
   • ▪ (of a threatened species or area) covered by legislation controlling hunting, collection, or development: "bears are a protected species in Michigan and cannot be shot unless they pose an immediate threat" Similar securedshelteredin safe handssafeguardedout of dangersafeguardedpreserved
   • ▪ denoting a tenancy agreement that gives the tenant specific protection against eviction or any rent rises that fall outside certain strict guidelines: "the flat is occupied by an elderly resident under a protected tenancy"
   • ▪ denoting sexual activity performed using a condom or other form of protection against sexually transmitted infection.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROTECTED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROTECTED definition: 1. a protected area or animal is affected by laws that prevent it being harmed: 2. kept safe from…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › protectedProtected Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guard. b. : defend sense 1c. protect the goal. 2. : to maintain the status or integrity of especially through financial or legal guarantees: such as. a. : to save from contingent financial loss. b. : to foster or shield from infringement or restriction.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROTECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss: clothing that protects you against the cold. It's important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. Surely the function of the law is to protect everyone's rights. Of course the company will act to protect its financial interests in the country if war begins.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROTECT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss: clothing that protects you against the cold. It's important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. Surely the function of the law is to protect everyone's rights. Of course the company will act to protect its financial interests in the country if war begins.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › protectedProtected - definition of protected by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. To keep from being damaged, attacked, stolen, or injured; guard. See Synonyms at defend. b. To keep from being subjected to difficulty or unpleasantness: a mother who wanted to protect her children from the troubles she had seen when growing up. c.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprotect verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Verb Forms. [transitive, intransitive] to make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc. protect somebody/something/yourself to protect children/citizens/civilians/consumers/workers. Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › protectedProtected - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of protected. adjective. kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss. “the most protected spot I could find” synonyms: bastioned, fortified. secured with bastions or fortifications. battlemented. protected with battlements or parapets with indentations or embrasures for shooting through. burglarproof. secure against burglary.