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   safeguard

   /ˈseɪfɡɑːd/

   noun

   • 1. a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable: "the charity called for tougher safeguards to protect Britain's remaining natural forests"

   verb

   • 1. protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure: "a framework which safeguards employees from exploitation"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting protection or safe conduct): from Old French sauve garde, from sauve ‘safe’ + garde ‘guard’. Compare with saggar.

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • S

     1

   • A

     1

   • F

     4

   • E

     1

   • G

     2

   • U

     1

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • D

     2

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