Definition of Preclude
Preclude
pre·clu·de
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To prevent or make impossible by prior action or circumstance.
e.g. The company's financial troubles will preclude them from investing in new projects.
(verb)
to rule out the possibility of something in advance by taking action that makes it impossible;
e.g. These measures will preclude the chances of our getting lost.
(verb)
to prevent something from happening, or to make something impossible;
e.g. This disguise will preclude my being recognized.
(verb)
to prevent an action or claim from being taken to court of law;
e.g. His statement helps to preclude the claims being made.
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