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protective definition

pro·tec·tive (prə tektiv, prō-)

adjective

  1. protecting, or serving, intended, or alleged to protect a protective gesture, protective custody
  2. Econ. serving or intended to protect domestic products, industries, etc. in competition with foreign products, industries, etc. a protective tariff

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