What do ELV and SELV mean?

Extra Low Voltage (ELV) is one of several means to prevent electric shock. The IEC defines three types of extra low voltage systems (Functional Extra Low Voltage – FELV, Protected Extra Low Voltage – PELV and Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) distinguished by their successively more restrictive safety properties.

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What do ELV and SELV mean?