Protection meaning : The process of keeping (something or someone) safe. The state of being safe. A means of keeping or remaining safe. A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease. Coverage. Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion. A document serving as a guarantee against harm or interference; a passport. Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services. An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).