n. [ L. provectio an advancement. ] (Philol.) A carrying forward, as of a final letter, to a following word;
n. [ L. protectio: cf. F. protection. ]
To your protection I commend me, gods. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Let them rise up . . . and be your protection. Deut. xxxii. 38. [ 1913 Webster ]
He . . . gave them protections under his hand. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
Writ of protection. (Law)
n. (Polit. Econ.) The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See Protection, 4. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Polit. Econ.) One who favors protection. See Protection, 4. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. protectio: cf. F. protection. ]
To your protection I commend me, gods. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Let them rise up . . . and be your protection. Deut. xxxii. 38. [ 1913 Webster ]
He . . . gave them protections under his hand. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
Writ of protection. (Law)
n. (Polit. Econ.) The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See Protection, 4. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Polit. Econ.) One who favors protection. See Protection, 4. [ 1913 Webster ]