1. A legal protection or measure designed to protect someone's rights, interests, or safety
The contract includes legal safeguards to protect the consumer's interests.
O contrato inclui salvaguardas legais para proteger os interesses do consumidor.
2. A provision in law or regulation that ensures compliance and prevents abuse
There are legal safeguards in place to prevent discrimination in the workplace.
Existem salvaguardas legais em vigor para prevenir discriminação no local de trabalho.