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Definition safeguard in American English

safeguard noun

[countable] noun
/ˈseɪfˌɡɑrd/
1

a law, rule, plan, etc. that protects someone or something from harm or problems

Example

As a safeguard, you should always carry a flashlight in your car.

Example

Congress established the law as a safeguard against tax evasion.

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Definition safeguard in American English