(construction) A sacrificial material used to shield a waterproofing material from damaging external forces.

self-defence

(organic chemistry) Any chemical entity that is temporarily reacted with a functional group so as to protect it from a subsequent reaction

professionally trained bodyguards.

A government program that provides new identities and protection for witnesses who come forward and testify in court against dangerous targets.

(Internet) A proxy that controls access to a resource based on access rights.

plural of protection course

Money paid, especially at regular intervals, to criminals or to corrupt officials who threaten to cause harm to the payer or to his or her business if the money is not paid.

(law enforcement) Lawful confinement of a person or close supervision of his or her movements, on a voluntary or involuntary basis, by authorities in order to safeguard that person from attack or other dangers.

(crime) A criminal scheme in which victims are required to pay in order to avoid violence or destruction of property.