e.g. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB),
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
When we use the phrase, “protection of” in this context, we mean that whatever follows “of” (such as birds or ancient buildings) must be protected.
The phrase, “protection of” can also be used in another context.
A recent article in the Glasgow Herald was entitled, “Whistleblowers need full protection of the law”. This means that whistleblowers must be protected by the law.
We also use the phrases “protection against” and “protection from.”
A government document published last year is entitled: “Improving protection against meningitis C leaflet”. This is about protecting people from a dangerous illness, by vaccination and vigilance.
“Urgent calls for protection against storms; mountain roads closed” was published in the Cyprus Mail today, indicating that people and property need protection from storms.
The word, “against” could be replaced with “from” in either of these titles, without changing the meaning.
Similarly, “from” in “Protection from online bullying and harassment” could be replaced with “against”.
Generally, “protection against” and “protection from” are interchangeable.
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