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. [1913 Webster]