noun
- the action of preventing something from happening or making it impossible
Usage: formal
Examples
- The preclusion of violence was the committee’s top priority.
- Weather conditions led to the preclusion of outdoor activities.
- The contract included a preclusion clause preventing competitors from bidding.
- Legal preclusion of the evidence weakened the prosecution’s case.
- The preclusion of certain topics made the debate less comprehensive.
- Budget constraints resulted in the preclusion of several proposed projects.