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 资深译员Grace,毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院,擅长翻译各类与商业诉讼及争议相关的法律文件。