payment by one nation for protection by another | the activity of protecting someone or something |
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence |
something given or done as an expression of esteem | 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 |