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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
safeguard
    n 1: 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 down" [syn: precaution, safeguard,
         guard]
    2: a document or escort providing safe passage through a region
       especially in time of war [syn: safe-conduct, safeguard]
    v 1: make safe
    2: escort safely

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Safeguard \Safe"guard`\, n. [Safe = guard: cf. F. sauvegarde.]
   1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense;
      protection. --Shak.
      [1913 Webster]

            Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.
                                                  --Granville.
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   2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.
      [1913 Webster]

   3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. --Shak.
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3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Safeguard \Safe"guard`\, v. t.
   To guard; to protect. --Shak.
   [1913 Webster]

Thesaurus Results for Safeguard:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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