The act of preserving; care to preserve; act of keeping from destruction, decay or any ill.
William Shakespeare, Henry VIIINature does not require Her times of preservation, which, perforce I give my tendence to
Ecclesiastes. xxxiv. 16The eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, his is ther mighty protection, a preservation from stumbling, and a help from falling.
Sir John DaviesEvery seneseless thing by nature's light Doth preservation seek, destruction shun
John LockeOur allwise maker has put into man the uneasiness of hunger, thirst and other natural desires, to determine their wills for the preservation of themselves, and the continuation of their species.
