safeguard

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: precautionguardsafe-conduct

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.“he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution”“an insurance policy is a good safeguard”“we let our guard down”Synonyms: precautionguard
  2. a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of warSynonyms: safe-conduct

Verb (2)

  1. make safe
  2. escort safely
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Safeguard \Safe"guard`\, n. [Safe = guard: cf. F. sauvegarde.]

1.One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.— Granville.[1913 Webster]

2.A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property. [1913 Webster]

3.A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Safeguard \Safe"guard`\, v. t. To guard; to protect. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
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