meaning of safeguards
1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection.
2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.
3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct.
4. To guard; to protect.
5. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. ; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard
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