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

The government declared the eastern bank liberated on Jan. 24, but paused the offensive to give security forces a chance to recuperate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2017

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

They were authorized to pardon all who would duly take the oath of obedience, and give security for their good behavior.

From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles