protective
(prə tek′tiv, prō-)
adjective
- protecting, or serving, intended, or alleged to protect: a protective gesture, protective custody
- Econ. serving or intended to protect domestic products, industries, etc. in competition with foreign products, industries, etc.: a protective tariff
See protective in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective Adapted or intended to afford protection.
noun Something that protects.
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