safeguard
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
Example
“Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.”
Other meanings
One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
Synonyms
- safe-conduct
Related words
- safeguardable
- safeguarder
- unsafeguarded
Word history
From Middle French "sauvegarde".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “safeguard” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.