own protection

language: en

definitions

  1. The measures, actions, or tools taken by an individual to ensure their personal safety and defend themselves against physical harm or danger.
    en: The measures, actions, or tools taken by an individual to ensure their personal safety and defend themselves against physical harm or danger.
  2. The specific legal rights, institutional safeguards, or personal assets that serve to shield an individual from liability, loss, or injustice.
    en: The specific legal rights, institutional safeguards, or personal assets that serve to shield an individual from liability, loss, or injustice.

examples

  1. He carried a small flashlight for his own protection when walking home at night.

    He carried a small flashlight for his own protection when walking home at night.

  2. The contract was drafted to ensure the company's own protection against potential lawsuits.

    The contract was drafted to ensure the company's own protection against potential lawsuits.