Associations to the word «Preclude»

Wiktionary

PRECLUDE, verb. (transitive) Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.

Dictionary definition

PRECLUDE, verb. Keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project".
PRECLUDE, verb. Make impossible, especially beforehand.

Wise words

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