palladia

Definition of palladianext
plural of palladium
as in precautions
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury believes that a vigorously free press is one of our nation's most vital palladia against tyranny

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Noun
  • Many of the attacks are easily thwarted by the latest cybersecurity precautions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Progressive lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently introduced a bill to pause all new data center construction until federal guardrails and safeguards are instituted for workers, communities and the environment.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The Teamsters also secured additional job protections within the tentative deal including safeguards against AI-powered routing systems and bans on the use of autonomous vehicles.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Palladia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladia. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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