palladia

Definition of palladianext
plural of palladium
as in precautions
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury believes that a vigorously free press is one of our nation's most vital palladia against tyranny

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Noun
  • McKinnon takes serious precautions to ensure every last component of a costume stays intact, even as athletes leap, spin, and twirl at rapid pace.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
  • These wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
    Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Instead of using those safeguards, the administration has layered additional education spending on top of the Blueprint, increasing long-term obligations while ignoring current fiscal constraints.
    J.B. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Prioritize flow, because smart pacing safeguards quality.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Palladia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palladia. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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