protectee

[ proh-tek-tee, pruh-tek- ]

noun

1. a person, as a head of state, for whom official protection is provided.

Word History and Origins

Origin of protectee¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; protect + -ee

Example Sentences

Law enforcement consultant Roy Taylor, who has decades of experience coordinating security details for political events, said securing elevated positions around a venue is key to ensuring a protectee’s safety.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to such publicly visible efforts, agents are often perched on rooftops with long guns when a protectee appears in public.

From Los Angeles Times

Secret Service, confirmed in a statement that the vials were addressed to “a Secret Service protectee,” adding that the vials were being tested.

From Salon

The Secret Service, which provides protection to presidents and ex-presidents, released a statement warning the public of "short-term traffic implications due to protectee movements" in central Washington DC.

From BBC

The Secret Service on Tuesday said it was investigating a security incident at the site of "protectee" but did not name Sullivan.

From Reuters