safeguarding
nounUK /ˈseɪfɡɑːdɪŋ/
US /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪŋ/
The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.
The safeguarding of children is the most important job of a school.
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2. Laws or rules that protect people's rights.
The new safeguarding laws help protect workers from unfair treatment.
3. The job of protecting a country or place from danger.
Soldiers are responsible for the safeguarding of the nation's borders.
4. Steps taken to keep important information safe.
The company uses strong passwords for the safeguarding of its data.