SAFEGUARD

Safeguard

In international law a safeguard is a restraint on international trade or economic development to protect communities from development aggression or home industries from foreign competition.

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safeguard

Noun

  1. Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
    Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.
  2. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
  3. A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.

Verb

  1. to protect, to keep safe
    She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.
  2. to escort safely


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