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safeguard definition

safe·guard (-gärd′)

noun

any person or thing that protects or guards against loss or injury; specif.,
  1. a precaution or protective stipulation
  2. a permit or pass allowing safe passage
  3. Now Rare a convoy or guard
  4. a safety device, as on machinery

Etymology: ME saufgarde < MFr sauvegarde: see save & guard

transitive verb

to protect or guard

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