Definition of "Protection" :

noun: payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence

"Every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection."

noun: the activity of protecting someone or something

"The witnesses demanded police protection."

noun: 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."

noun: kindly endorsement and guidance

noun: a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

"They had no protection from the fallout."

noun: defense against financial failure; financial independence

"Insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness."

noun: the condition of being protected

"They were huddled together for protection."