Found 2 items, similar to obviation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: obviation obviation n : the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively [syn: forestalling, preclusion]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Obviation Obviation \Ob`vi*a"tion\, n. The act of obviating, or the state of being obviated. [1913 Webster]