palladia

noun

plural of palladium
as in precautions
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury believes that a vigorously free press is one of our nation's most vital palladia against tyranny

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  1. precautions
  2. safeguards
Noun
  • Louisiana health officials are urging residents to take precautions against a flesh-eating bacterial infection following the deaths of five people this year.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Louisiana health officials warned residents to take precautions to prevent infections because the bacterium's presence increases as coastal waters get warmer.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of precautions
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  • But a follow-up investigation by the Oregon Health Authority, made public in February 2024, found the facility was still discharging vulnerable patients, including those with severe addiction, without proper safeguards.
    — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Independent reported that the museum has conducted a vibration study and implemented safeguards amid concerns that race activity could affect artworks and historic structures.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of safeguards
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