Safeguarded
/ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Protected by legal or contractual means from harm, violation, or unauthorized access.
The confidential documents were safeguarded by strict security protocols.
- (v.) Past participle of safeguard, indicating that something has been protected.
The company’s interests were safeguarded through comprehensive agreements.
Forms
- safeguard
- safeguards
- safeguarding
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'safeguarded' denotes a protected state; as a past participle verb form, it indicates the action of having been protected. Distinguishing between usage is important in legal drafting to clarify whether the term describes a status or an action performed.
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