Obsolete spelling of protector

plural of protecter

Of or relating to protection.

(law enforcement) Lawful confinement of a person or close supervision of his or her movements, on a voluntary or involuntary basis, by authorities in order to safeguard that person from attack or other dangers.

(derogatory) A tendency to protect people from perceived injury (such as criticism) by responding with hostility to whomever is held responsible for causing said injury.

Synonym of restraining order / An injunction. / An order restricting or setting terms for disclosure or discovery.

(military, euphemistic) The bombing of enemy targets, ostensibly in self-defense.

plural of protective reaction

Clothing, helmets, goggles, and other garments and equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection.

(electricity) A device, usually a fuse, polyfuse, or circuit breaker, intended to detect and stop an overcurrent condition.