Legal Definitions - protection

Definition: Protection is the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or danger.

Examples:

• A helmet provides protection for your head while riding a bike.
• A security guard provides protection for a building by monitoring who enters and exits.
• A vaccine provides protection against certain diseases.

These examples illustrate how protection is used to prevent harm or danger. A helmet protects your head from injury in case of an accident while riding a bike. A security guard protects a building from theft or vandalism by monitoring who enters and exits. A vaccine protects your body from getting sick by building immunity against certain diseases.