ALL meanings of overprotection
pro·tec·tion
O o - noun overprotection the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm. 1
- noun overprotection a thing, person, or group that protects: This vaccine is a protection against disease. 1
- noun overprotection patronage. 1
- noun overprotection Insurance. coverage (def 1). 1
- noun overprotection Informal. money paid to racketeers for a guarantee against threatened violence. bribe money paid to the police, politicians, or other authorities for overlooking criminal activity. 1
- noun overprotection Economics. protectionism. 1
- noun overprotection a document that assures safety from harm, delay, or the like, for the person, persons, or property specified in it. 1
- noun overprotection Archaic. a document given by the U.S. customs authorities to a sailor traveling abroad certifying that the holder is a citizen of the U.S. 1
- noun overprotection the act or instance of being overprotective 0