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Safeguard

//ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

    "Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness."

  2. 2
    a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. wordnet
  3. 3
    One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.

    "Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne."

  4. 4
    a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war wordnet
  5. 5
    A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.

    "the inheritance of their loves and safeguard"

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  1. 6
    The monitor lizard. obsolete

    "The same idea is entertained of the Safeguard in America, as of the Monitor in Africa, and other parts of the Old World, […]"

Verb
  1. 1
    To protect, to keep safe.

    "She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies."

  2. 2
    make safe wordnet
  3. 3
    To implement safeguarding. Ireland, UK, broadly
  4. 4
    escort safely wordnet
  5. 5
    To escort safely.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English savegard, from Middle French sauvegarde, from Old French salve garde, sauve garde, reconstructed as safe + guard.

Etymology 2

From Middle English savegard, from Middle French sauvegarde, from Old French salve garde, sauve garde, reconstructed as safe + guard.

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