PRECLUDE


Meaning of PRECLUDE in English

v.tr.

1. (foll. by from) prevent, exclude (precluded from taking part).

2 make impossible; remove (so as to preclude all doubt).

Derivatives:

preclusion n. preclusive adj.

Etymology: L praecludere praeclus- (as PRAE-, claudere shut)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.