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Standing between something precious and everything that wants it gone.

means To keep someone or something safe from harm, loss, or damage.

from From Latin protegere, literally to cover in front — pro (before) plus tegere (to cover), the same root that roofs your house.

Shared rootTegere also gave us toga and detect.
Legal teethPatents and copyrights protect ideas, not just objects.
BiologyProtective coloration lets animals lie to predators visually.
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