preservation

Definition

The act of preserving; care to preserve; act of keeping from destruction, decay or any ill.

Etymology

From Old French preservacion, from Medieval Latin preservatio. Morphologically preserve + -ation.

Example Sentences

• "Every seneseless thing by nature's light Doth preservation seek, destruction shun"
• "The eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, his is ther mighty protection, a preservation from stumbling, and a help from falling."
• "Further, the Society pleads for the preservation of Sutton's Charity."