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What is the noun for protectorship?

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protection
  1. The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
  2. The state of being safe.
  3. A means of keeping or remaining safe.
  4. (insurance) Coverage.
  5. Immunity from harm obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
  6. (economics) Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.
  7. (computing) An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).
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  9. Examples:
    1. “A healthy diet and lifestyle can often serve as effective protection against general illness.”
      “The controversial journalist was kept under the protection of a foreign government.”
      “The massive walls had served the castle well as its protection against attacks from would-be invaders.”
protector
  1. Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
  2. A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.
  3. One who prevents interference.
  4. A state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law.
  5. (Britain, historical) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
  6. (Roman Catholicism) A cardinal, from one of the more considerable Roman Catholic nations, who looks after the interests of his people at Rome; also, a cardinal who has the same relation to a college, religious order, etc.
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  8. Examples:
    1. “Black tourmaline is rich in iron, with magicians of old using it as a protector against evil forces.”
      “Soon he won the acceptance of the country people, and he became their protector.”
      “His second but equal passion was serving as a protector of animal rights, working to enforce state animal-cruelty prohibitions.”
protectorate
  1. Government by a protector; especially, the government of England, Scotland, and Ireland by Oliver Cromwell.
  2. The authority assumed by a superior power over an inferior or a dependent one, whereby the former protects the latter from invasion and shares in the management of its affairs but the protected state retains its nominal sovereignty.
  3. An autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “The tribal region was established as a protectorate under the British Empire to ensure stability and control in the area.”
      “As foreign secretary he resisted party pressure to withdraw from Uganda and imposed a protectorate on that territory.”
      “Rue, of course, is a holdover from Lebanon's time as a French protectorate.”
protective
protectionism
  1. (politics) A system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The trade protectionism for developing countries that Make Poverty History recommends is a rat trap of gigantic proportions for the world's poor.”
      “One of the main reasons for the emergence of protectionism can be found in the distributive consequences of trade.”
      “There is no constituency for protectionism, all the big firms want to go offshore because the labor savings are large.”
protectionist
  1. Someone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The protectionist argued that imposing high tariffs on imported goods would stimulate the growth of local manufacturers.”
protectedness
  1. The state or condition of being protected, or the degree to which something is protected.
protectrix
protectivity
  1. The state, quality, or condition of being protective.
protectability
  1. The ability to receive protection.
protectant
  1. Something which gives protection.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Our roses have never been fertilized nor had any bugs or fungus, thus proving the theory that salt spray is a natural protectant.”
      “The behaviour of pigment metabolism mutants is consistent with a similar function for chlorophyll as a protein protectant in vivo.”
      “Car-care products like cockpit spray, rubber protectant and gloss shampoo concentrate is another area of interest.”
protectress
  1. A female protector.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Her protectress, at this, was upon her again [...]. For the rest of the conversation she was enclosed in Mrs. Wix's arms [...].”
      “One of Boucher's closest associates had been Diderot's protectress, Mme de Pompadour.”
      “Many times I offered cakes and fruit, especially to my patron Goddess Artemis, protectress of children.”
protectiveness
  1. The quality of being protective
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The protectiveness of the security team was evident in their unwavering commitment to maintaining absolute safety measures.”
      “While protectiveness can sometimes manifest as a synonym for jealousy, possessiveness, or jealousness, it is important to foster healthy boundaries in relationships.”
      “The protectiveness displayed by certain political leaders is hindering international trade and economic growth.”
protecter
  1. Obsolete spelling of protector
  2. Examples:
    1. “In a demonstration using a wire brush, small scratches on the surface of the protecter visibly filled themselves in.”
      “The biggest advantage is the comfort of air bubbles which can well protecter our feet.”
      “I use serum and a heat protecter, but even so nothing seems to help.”
protectorship
  1. The office of a protector or regent; protectorate.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “In London too, fine cuisine is increasingly under the protectorship of hotels.”
      “Eleanor is sentenced to banishment and Gloucester surrenders the protectorship.”
      “His extreme republican views, however, led him into the bitterest antagonism when C. assumed the protectorship.”
protectee
  1. One who is being protected.
    1. One who is under official protection.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “It can be rather stressful for the protectee to always be told what best to do by the bodyguard.”
protectour
  1. Obsolete form of protector.
protectionisms
protectionists
protectorships
protectorates
  1. plural of protectorate
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  3. Examples:
    1. “American protectorates in Cuba, Panama, Haiti, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic were modified or dismantled.”
      “From these strongpoints, in the 19th and early 20th centuries the British established protectorates over the Malay sultanates on the peninsula.”
      “Veterinarians should be seen as protectorates against zoonotic outbreaks as well as agroterrorism attacks.”
protectresses
protectants
  1. plural of protectant
protections
  1. plural of protection
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The committee was concerned about removing existing legal protections for minors if they enter into a de facto relationship.”
      “The ramifications of not having legal protections for a family can be many.”
      “Apparently, the word is out that anyone who wants less than the absolute must want no protections whatsoever.”
protectives
protectours
  1. plural of protectour
protectrices
protectees
protecters
  1. plural of protecter
protectors
  1. plural of protector
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Remember how, in response to the depredations of bandits, the villagers hired as protectors seven itinerant warriors.”
      “Researchers at the lab are studying postural stability as well as designing hip protectors and safe flooring for nursing homes.”
      “When treated well, dogs can be loyal companions, good-natured playmates for children and steadfast protectors of home and hearth.”
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