noun
palladium
Something that provides protection or ensures preservation.
The old essay called liberty a palladium of the nation.
Etymology
The legendary Palladium was a sacred image believed to safeguard Troy. Its name became a general term for something regarded as a guarantee of protection.
More examples
- They regarded the charter as a palladium against arbitrary rule.
- The sacred object served as the city’s palladium.
- The author described the independent court as a palladium of public rights.
Forms
palladium · palladiums