Protection

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Protection refers to any measure taken to guard a thing against damage or harm. It can refer to various scenarios such as physical protection, economic protection, political protection, and environmental protection.

Physical Protection[edit | edit source]

Physical protection refers to measures taken to protect the body or physical objects from harm. This can include the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets, gloves, and safety glasses. It can also refer to the use of security measures such as locks and alarms to protect property.

Economic Protection[edit | edit source]

Economic protection refers to measures taken to protect an economy from negative impacts. This can include trade protectionism, which involves the use of tariffs and quotas to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. It can also refer to financial protection measures such as insurance and savings.

Political Protection[edit | edit source]

Political protection refers to measures taken to protect individuals or groups from political persecution. This can include human rights protections, legal protections, and diplomatic protections such as asylum.

Environmental Protection[edit | edit source]

Environmental protection refers to measures taken to protect the environment from harm. This can include conservation efforts, pollution control measures, and sustainable practices.

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