n. [ L. conservatio: cf. F. conservation. ] The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation. [ 1913 Webster ]
A step necessary for the conservation of Protestantism. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]
A state without the means of some change is without the means of its conservation. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Conservation of areas (Astron.),
Conservation of energy,
Conservation of force
a. Tending to conserve; preservative. [ 1913 Webster ]