Definitions
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
Word origin
From Old French preservacion, from Medieval Latin preservatio. Morphologically preserve + -ation.
Used in a sentence
“Every seneseless thing by nature's light Doth preservation seek, destruction shun”
“The eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, his is ther mighty protection, a preservation from stumbling, and a help from falling.”
“Further, the Society pleads for the preservation of Sutton's Charity.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Keeping safe”12 letters
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