plural of protecter

Obsolete spelling of protector

Of or relating to protection.

(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.

(derogatory) A tendency to protect people from perceived injury (such as criticism) by responding with hostility to whomever is held responsible for causing said injury.

(military, euphemistic) The bombing of enemy targets, ostensibly in self-defense.

plural of protective reaction

Synonym of restraining order / An injunction. / An order restricting or setting terms for disclosure or discovery.

Clothing, helmets, goggles, and other garments and equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection.

(electricity) A device, usually a fuse, polyfuse, or circuit breaker, intended to detect and stop an overcurrent condition.