What does the cryptic crossword clue "Student about to delay getting protection (8)" mean?

The definition is "protection". The wordplay uses charade, container. TUTEE (synonym of "Student") + LAG (synonym of "delay") [container: "about"]; definition: "protection" The answer is TUTELAGE.

Student about to delay getting protection (8)

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