safeguard
CEFR: C1
A precautionary measure or regulation designed to protect people, rights, or resources from harm.
Synonyms
- bulwark
- precautionary measure
Common Collocations
- statutory safeguard
- put safeguards in place
- safeguard the public
Example Sentence
Stricter legislative safeguards must be enacted to protect consumer biometric data from corporate misuse.