# preclusion

**Pronunciation:** /prɪˈkluːʒən/ · pri-CLOO-zhun

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** 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.
- The policy aimed at the preclusion of fraud in the financial system.

## Synonyms

- prevention — General stopping of something from happening.
- barring — Act of preventing or excluding.
- prevention — General stopping of something from happening.
- prevention — General stopping of something from happening.

## Antonyms

- allowance — Permission or freedom to deviate from a rule or norm.
- permission — The act of allowing someone to do something.
- facilitation — The act of making an action or process easier.

## Common patterns

- preclusion of — The act of preventing something or someone from doing or having something. — The preclusion of noise was essential for the study.

## Collocations

- preclusion of access — The new security system ensures the preclusion of access to sensitive areas.
- preclusion of liability — The waiver aimed at the preclusion of liability in case of accidents.
- preclusion of harm — The safety measures were designed for the preclusion of harm to workers.

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