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protection
1.
a. the imposition of duties or quotas on imports, designed for the protection of domestic industries against overseas competition, expansion of domestic employment, etc.
b. the system, policy, or theory of such restrictions
2. a document that grants protection or immunity from arrest or harassment to a person, esp a traveller
3. Mountaineering security on a climb provided by running belays, etc.
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Protection
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards indicates that protection means “to effect the physical conditions of a property by defending or guarding it from deterioration, loss or attack, or to cover or shield the property from damage or injury.” In the case of buildings, it is generally temporary, anticipating future historic preservation treatment.
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protection
[prə′tek·shən] (nucleonics)
Any provision to reduce exposure of persons to radiation; for example, protective barriers to reduce external radiation or measures to prevent inhalation of radioactive materials.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
building preservation
The process of applying measures to maintain and sustain the existing materials, integrity, and form of a building, including its structure and building artifacts.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Protection
See also Charms.
aegis protective mantle of Zeus given to Athena. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary]
charm against evil eye. [Egyptian Folklore: Leach, 40]
preserved soldiers from harm; gave them victory. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 58]
excludes the devil; used on door frames. [Medieval Folklore: Boland, 56]
used to mark houses of the Israelites so they could be passed over. [O.T.: Exodus 12:3–13]
guards against evil spirits. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 65]
used to frighten away devils and protect from evil. [Christian Iconog.: Leach, 265]
provides protection against fairies. [Flower Symbolism: Briggs, 87]
hung on buildings as defense against fairies. [Br. Folklore: Briggs, 225]
guards against plague and wounds. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 81]
rice designs drawn to attract guardianship of gods. [Hinduism: Binder, 61]
flute Tamino’s guard against black magic. [Ger. Opera: Mozart, Magic Flute, Westerman, 102–104]
guards wearer from evil spirits, enchantments. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 97]
God’s safeguard for Cain from potential slayers. [O.T.: Genesis 4:15]
herb given by Hermes to Odysseus to ward off Circe’s spells. [Gk. Myth.: Odyssey]
ash tree which guards against fairies and witches. [Br. Folklore: Briggs, 344]
cross charm against disease and danger. [Christian Iconog.: Jobes, 386]
medal to protect travelers. [Christian Hist.: NCE, 552]
defense against fairies, evil spirits, the Devil. [Br. Folklore: Briggs, 335–336]
guards against incantations and sorcery. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 107]
guards against bites of venomous creatures. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 108]
knocking on it averts dire consequences. [Western Culture: Misc.]
Allusions—Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.