safeguardingpowers
nounUK /ˈseɪfɡɑːdɪŋ ˈpaʊəz/
US /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪŋ ˈpaʊərz/
Powers that keep people or things safe from harm.
The new law gives the agency safeguardingpowers to protect children online.
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2. Legal authority granted to an organization to protect vulnerable people.
The council used its safeguardingpowers to intervene in the case.
3. Abilities or measures used to prevent damage or danger.
The committee reviewed the safeguardingpowers available to inspectors.
4. Rights held by a body to ensure the welfare of those in its care.
Schools must exercise their safeguardingpowers when concerns arise.