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Word: Safeguard
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (denoting protection or safe conduct): from Old French sauve garde, from sauve ‘safe’ + garde ‘guard’. Compare with saggar
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈseɪfɡɑːd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure
Short Definition:protect from harm or damage with appropriate measure
Examples:- a framework which safeguards employees from exploitation
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