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safeguard

A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.

ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)dCurrent54 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.
Origin: From , from , from salve garde, sauve garde, reconstructed as. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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    Bluesky· May 2026
  • France announced fresh measures to curb reliance on Chinese rare earths in a move to safeguard industries ranging from consumer electronics to electric cars and offshore wind.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Safe-Guard Suspension Cattle & Sheep Dewormer #Veterinary #Dewormer #SafeGuard

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • ⚡️Increasing transparency on the energy mix and recent system disruptions ⚡️Long-term planning to safeguard affordability, competitiveness and territorial cohesion 🧵

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • United Nations Children's Fund - UNICEF - works in nearly every country on the planet to protect children’s rights and safeguard their futures. @unicef.org

    Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.

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  • IPSD approves teachers’ contract through 2030 with raises, ‘financial safeguard’

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Regulators and health systems increasingly rely on human oversight at the point of use as a primary safeguard for AI. “Clinician in the loop” shifts responsibility for AI safety from developers to doctors and is a flawed solution for AI oversight www.bmj.com/content/393/...

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • As traditional banking falters, #Bitcoin2026 presents an innovative strategy: leveraging national reserves and guiding elite exoduses to safeguard financial futures.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • On #WorldAfricaHeritageDay we celebrate Africa’s rich heritage which continues to inspire us globally. 🇩🇪 works with governments and local communities to safeguard heritage and supports UNESCO’s Global Priority Africa.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Students from Binghamton’s chapter of the Audubon Society painted an elaborate mural on the Science Library’s windows. The mural isn’t just a work of art; it’s also a mechanism to safeguard real birds: bit.ly/4n5M6f3

    Bluesky· May 2026
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