(cricket) the central, rectangular area of the pitch onto which the bowlers may not run during their follow through

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.

A title or job description that can only legally be used by persons who have completed a specific training course and/or are members of a particular trade association.

plural of protection course

Equipped with a copy protection mechanism.

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.