(figuratively) Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.
(figuratively) Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.
The securities laws are a prophylactic against stock fraud.
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Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease or pregnancy.
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A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
The securities laws are a prophylactic against stock fraud.
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