the activity of protecting someone or something | a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor) |
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports |
kindly endorsement and guidance | |
the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition | |
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury | |
defense against financial failure; financial independence | |
the condition of being protected | |