1. past tense and past participle of safeguard; protected from harm or danger

1. protected from harm, loss, or danger

Examples

• The company safeguarded its employees’ personal information with encryption.
• Her rights were safeguarded by the new legislation.
• The museum safeguarded the ancient artifacts in climate-controlled rooms.
• The constitution safeguarded citizens’ freedom of speech.
• The safeguarded documents were stored in a fireproof vault.
• Their privacy remained safeguarded throughout the investigation.
• The witness was safeguarded by police protection.