securitypowers
nounUK /sɪˈkjʊərɪti ˈpaʊəz/
US /sɪˈkjʊrəti ˈpaʊərz/
The special abilities a person or group has to keep people and places safe.
The guards used their securitypowers to protect the building.
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2. The legal authority given to police or officials to protect the public.
The new law gave the city more securitypowers to stop crime.
3. The strength of a computer system to keep information safe from harm.
The app's securitypowers stop hackers from stealing passwords.
4. The ability of a country's army to defend its people.
The nation showed its securitypowers during the emergency drill.