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(noun) tribute
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection
(noun) trade protection
the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
he made trade protection a plank in the party platform
kindly endorsement and guidance
the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
(noun) protective cover, protective covering
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
they had no protection from the fallout; wax provided protection for the floors
(noun) security
defense against financial failure; financial independence
his pension gave him security in his old age; insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
(noun) shelter
the condition of being protected
they were huddled together for protection; he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home