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Meaning of PROTECTIONISM

Pronunciation:  pru'tekshu`nizum

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 Definition: [n]  the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition
 
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 See Also: economic policy, import barrier, trade barrier

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pro*tec"tion*ism\, n. (Polit. Econ.)
The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See {Protection},
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