CEFR C1

preclusions

noun

Meaning

The act of preventing something from happening or of stopping it before it starts.

Examples

The preclusion of dangerous activities is a top priority for the safety committee.
His early intervention led to the preclusion of a major conflict.

Synonyms: prevention, barring, prevention, prevention

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preclusions (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /prɪˈkluːʒən/

Definition

The act of preventing something from happening or of stopping it before it starts.

Examples

The preclusion of dangerous activities is a top priority for the safety committee.
His early intervention led to the preclusion of a major conflict.
The policy aimed at the preclusion of fraud in the financial system.

How to Use preclusions

preclusion of (prepositional phrase): The act of preventing something or someone from doing or having something. — "The preclusion of noise was essential for the study."

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