1. A reaction or answer that is safeguarded by legal, contractual, or systemic protections
The lawyer argued that the witness's protected response was covered under attorney-client privilege.
O advogado argumentou que a resposta protegida da testemunha estava coberta pelo sigilo profissional.
2. In psychology or neurology, a defensive reaction that prevents harm or maintains stability
The patient exhibited a protected response to the stimulus, showing reduced anxiety.
O paciente exibiu uma resposta protegida ao estímulo, mostrando ansiedade reduzida.
3. In cybersecurity or systems, a shielded or encrypted communication or output
The server sends a protected response to ensure data security.
O servidor envia uma resposta protegida para garantir a segurança dos dados.