1. measures taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable
Usage: plural form of safeguard

1. protects from harm or damage
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The company implemented new safeguards to protect customer data.
• Environmental safeguards prevent pollution of the water supply.
• The constitution includes safeguards against government abuse of power.
• This security system safeguards the building from intruders.
• The new law safeguards workers’ rights in the workplace.
• Financial safeguards help protect investors from fraud.
• The school has safeguards in place to ensure student safety.