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safe·guard  (sfgärd)
n.
1.
a. One that serves as protection or a guard.
b. A mechanical device designed to prevent accidents.
c. A safe-conduct.
2.
a. A protective stipulation, as in a contract.
b. A precautionary measure.
tr.v. safe·guard·ed, safe·guard·ing, safe·guards
To ensure the safety of; protect. See Synonyms at defend.

safeguard [ˈseɪfˌgɑːd]
n
1. a person or thing that ensures protection against danger, damage, injury, etc.
2. a document authorizing safe-conduct
vb
(tr) to defend or protect

Safeguard of porters: company of porters, 1486.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.safeguard - a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.safeguard - a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
measure, step - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"
backstop - a precaution in case of an emergency; "he acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong"
security measures, security - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
2.safeguard - a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
passport, pass - any authorization to pass or go somewhere; "the pass to visit had a strict time limit"
Verb1.safeguard - make safe
protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
2.safeguard - escort safely
escort - accompany as an escort; "She asked her older brother to escort her to the ball"

safeguard
verb
protect, guard, defend, save, screen, secure, preserve, look after, shield, watch over, keep safe international action to safeguard the ozone layer
noun
protection, security, defence, guard, shield, armour, aegis, bulwark, surety A system like ours lacks adequate safeguards for civil liberties.
Translations
safeguard [ˈseɪfgɑːd]
A. Nresguardo m
as a safeguard againstcomo defensa contra ...
B. VTproteger, resguardar
safeguard [ˈseɪfgɑːrd]
vt [+ rights, interests] → sauvegarder, protéger; [+ people, troops] → protéger
safe harbour (British) safe harbor (US) n (= refuge) → refuge m
safe haven nrefuge m
safe house n (for criminal, spy, victim)lieu m sûr
safeguard [ˈseɪfˌgɑːd]
1. nsalvaguardia
2. vtsalvaguardare


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Then rising, and throwing back her veil, she implored her in the great name of the God whom they both worshipped, and by that revelation of the Law upon Mount Sinai, in which they both believed, that she would have compassion upon them, and suffer them to go forward under their safeguard.
Yet it is sad to think, that these very throbbing hearts which welcome your story, and form your best safeguard in telling it, are all beating contrary to the "statute in such case made and provided.
When she saw Jorindel she was very angry, and screamed with rage; but she could not come within two yards of him, for the flower he held in his hand was his safeguard.
 
 
 
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