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protect

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  1. defend                
 
pro.tect \pr*-'tekt\ vt [L protectus, pp. of protegere, fr. pro- in front + 
   tegere] to cover - more at PRO-, THATCH 1a: to cover or shield from injury 
   or destruction : GUARD  1b: to save from contingent financial loss  2: to 
   shield or foster by a protective tariff