protection (noun)

the activity of protecting someone or something

"the witnesses demanded police protection"

protective covering, protective cover, protection (noun)

a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

"they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"

security, protection (noun)

defense against financial failure; financial independence

"his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"

protection, shelter (noun)

the condition of being protected

"they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"

auspices, protection, aegis (noun)

kindly endorsement and guidance

"the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council"

protection, trade protection (noun)

the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition

"he made trade protection a plank in the party platform"

protection, tribute (noun)

payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence

"every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection"

protection (Noun)

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

protection (Noun)

The state of being safe.

protection (Noun)

A contraceptive device.

protection (Noun)

Coverage.

protection (Noun)

Immunity from harm obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.

protection (Noun)

Restrictions on foreign competitors that limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.

protection (Noun)

An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file.)

Protection

Protection is the second album by Bristol-based trip hop collective Massive Attack. It was last to feature Tricky as a member of the group, after going solo with his album Maxinquaye in 1995.