Guard, Protection, Safeguard, Shield
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Apothecary, Group 1964, Puzzle 3 (Ethical Standards).
Question is: Guard, Protection, Safeguard, Shield
and the answer is: DEFENSE
Word Meaning:
DEFENSE — The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
Definitions from Wiktionary.