failure to protectglossary / FAILURE TO PROTECT failure to protect. Family law. The refusal or inability of a parent or guardian to prevent abuse of a child under his or her care. 词条贡献者 译者Kevin,毕业于亚洲顶尖的法学院,擅长翻译各种与国际贸易委员会诉讼 相关的法律文件。