exclusion

noun

ex·​clu·​sion ik-ˈsklü-zhən How to pronounce exclusion (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of excluding
2
: the state of being excluded
exclusionary adjective

Examples of exclusion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Afro-descendant women have resisted all forms of oppressions and exclusions. Essence, 2 Apr. 2024 Those who benefit from the disproportionate underrepresentation of women always look for signs of incompetence as an excuse to perpetuate further exclusion. Abiola Salami, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 While many remember its fun attractions, including The Wildcat roller coaster and Fairyland Twin Drive-In theaters, others recall the exclusion of Black people from the park. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 Hall says the discrimination against her has continued under her new manager, who is also Black, leading to her exclusion from projects and meetings. Paresh Dave, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2024 However, injustice is injustice, exclusion is exclusion, harm is harm. Deborah Balthazar, STAT, 1 Mar. 2024 One section addresses the pervasiveness of colorism — social exclusion based on skin tone — within the Black community. Holland Cotter, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2024 The offer is not valid with other discounts or offers and size exclusions apply. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024 For one thing, the inclusion of some countries and exclusion of others looks arbitrary. Sameer Yasir, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin exclusion-, exclusio, from excludere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exclusion was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near exclusion

Cite this Entry

“Exclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclusion. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

exclusion

noun
ex·​clu·​sion iks-ˈklü-zhən How to pronounce exclusion (audio)
: surgical separation of part of an organ from the rest without excision
exclude transitive verb
excluded; excluding

Legal Definition

exclusion

noun
ex·​clu·​sion ik-ˈsklü-zhən How to pronounce exclusion (audio)
1
: the act of excluding or state of being excluded
specifically : refusal of entry into the U.S. by immigration officials
review of deportation and exclusion orders
compare deportation
2
: something that excludes or is excluded: as
a
: a part of an insurance contract that excludes specified risks from coverage compare condition, declaration
b
: an amount that is excluded from tax liability compare credit, deduction, exemption
exclusionary adjective
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