The phrase "a protected interest" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in legal, financial, or social contexts to refer to an interest that is safeguarded by law or policy.
Example: "The company has a protected interest in maintaining its trade secrets from competitors."
Alternatives: "a safeguarded interest" or "a secured interest".
If colleges have a legally protected interest in choosing a diverse student body, why don't they have a legally protected interest in deciding which part of the diversity spectrum to single out for special attention?
Liverpool were initially thought unable to appeal, as they have not been party to the proceedings but they could argue that they have a "legally protected interest" given that Suarez's ban would affect them.
"[Garcia] had a legally protected interest in her privacy and the right to be free from having hateful words put in her mouth or being depicted as a bigot," the lawsuit says.
No conspiracy, just mistakes in an effort to protect interests.
Because the floating rate loans are to a large extent protected against interest rate increases, some portfolio managers and financial planners say the funds can help add balance.
According to Gary Francione, a professor of law at Rutgers University, to say an animal has a "right" to have an interest protected means the animal is entitled to have that interest protected even if it would benefit us to do otherwise.
"If a homeowner does not provide an insurance policy, CitiMortgage secures a policy to protect the interest of the investor.
The AU's record has been better, but critics say the AU still tends behave like a club protecting the interests of incumbent leaders.
The NLRB further explained that a representative protects the interests not just of the individual employee, but of the entire collective bargaining unit.
"I am elected by a conference to protect their interest," Mr. Bruno said today.
