Figurative use of "ensconce"

[smalltalk]

I think I've seen this word used figuratively. My OED and American Heritage seem to emphasize physical protection and fortification. I would like to say that a particular principle is "ensconced in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights". It conveys a sense of protection that I like. Appreciate comments from any who can cite support for such a usage. If not, I'll go with "embody".

 

[emsr2d2]

You certainly wouldn't be the first person to use it that way. The following sentence was taken from a PDF on this website.

"... a right ensconced in the United Nations (UN) Declaration on the Right and Duty of Individuals, Groups and Institutions to Promote and Protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (hereinafter, the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders)."

 

[smalltalk]

Thank you emsr2d2! Sorry for long delay.

 

[probus]

@smalltalk Please don't clutter the forum with messages saying thank you. Use the Thank button if you want to express gratitude.