Found 2 items, similar to Preclusion.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: preclusion
preclusion
n : the act of preventing something by anticipating and
disposing of it effectively [syn:
obviation,
forestalling]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Preclusion
Preclusion
\Pre*clu"sion\, n. [L. praeclusio. See
Preclude.]
The act of precluding, or the state of being precluded; a
shutting out.
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