PRECLUDE


Meaning of PRECLUDE in English

v to put a barrier before; hence, to shut out; to hinder; to stop; to impede.

2. preclude ·v to shut out by anticipative action; to prevent or hinder by necessary consequence or implication; to deter action of, access to, employment of, ·etc.; to render ineffectual; to obviate by anticipation.

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