protection vs skirmish

protection

noun
  • Coverage. 

  • A means of keeping or remaining safe. 

  • The process of keeping (something or someone) safe. 

  • The state of being safe. 

  • An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file). 

  • Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services. 

  • A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease. 

  • Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion. 

skirmish

noun
  • A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war. 

  • Any minor dispute. 

  • A type of outdoor military style game using paintball or similar weapons. 

verb
  • To engage in a minor battle or dispute 

How often have the words protection and skirmish occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )