1. A
condom or other contraceptive
2. A
gun, knife, or other
weapon
3. A form of extortion whereupon the victim agrees to pay his 'protector' not to beat or otherwise harm him. Old school organized crime scam.
4. Clemency from authorities via political or other connections.
1. Before you bang that nasty ho you
better have protection.
2. I ain't goin out after
dark in this hood without protection.
3. Vinnie hit up the shopkeep for his protection
money.
4. "Fuck you, man. I can sell this crack all I want. I got protection."