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salvaguardar

verbformalcommon/salvɐɣwɐɾˈðaɾ/sal·va·guar·dar

Definition

1

To protect, defend, secure against harm or danger; to guarantee the safety or integrity of something.

Usage examples

The treaty aims to safeguard the rights of minorities.
It is our duty to safeguard historical heritage.

Common combinations

safeguard interestssafeguard rightssafeguard securitysafeguard the environment