preclude

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/pɹiːˈkluːd/ English

Definitions

verb

Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.“It has been raining for days, but that doesn’t preclude the possibility that the skies will clear by this afternoon!”

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Synonyms

prevent forbid forestall close out foreclose rule out exclude obviate avoid prevention avert prohibit disqualify deter avoiding nullify

Associated

possibility exercising prosecution defendant liability intervention acceptance withdrawal separation interpretation existence judicial

Rhymes

shrewd crude subdued fortitude lewd brood elude aptitude ineptitude exude

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