preclusion
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The act of preventing something from happening or someone from doing something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
prevention
exclusion
Usage notes
A fairly formal, often legal word; "prevention" is the more common everyday equivalent.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The contract included a clause for the _____ of any competing business within the same city."
Answer: preclusion
In your own words, what does "preclusion" mean?
The act of preventing something from happening or someone from doing something.
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