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Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Pro*tec"tion*ism\, n. (Polit. Econ.)
The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See {Protection},
4.
| Pronunciation: | pru'tekshu`nizum | ||
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| Matching Terms: | protectionist | ||
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| Definition: | [n] the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition | ||
| See Also: | economic policy, import barrier, trade barrier | ||
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| Definition: | \Pro*tec"tion*ism\, n. (Polit. Econ.)
The doctrine or policy of protectionists. See {Protection},
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