give security

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Activists, however, say the state of emergency provisions are so nebulous that they give security officials unfettered latitude.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2021

Other efforts broadly aimed at containing foreign influences include new national-security and counterterrorism laws that outline threats to China’s interests and give security forces stronger legal footing to curb them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2016

In a report to the court, anthropologist, Irma Alicia Velasquez Nimatuj said "The military outposts were installed in the region to give security to the landowner's farms and to take possession of the lands. "

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2016

“We want to give security to Israel and at the same time give the Palestinians their right to establish their independent state,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2015

He is required to give security on this appointment, from the governor, to the amount of 10,000l. currency.

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