preclusion

noun

pre·​clu·​sion -üzhən 

plural -s

: an act of precluding or state of being precluded : a shutting out : prevention by anticipation

Word History

Etymology

Latin praeclusion-, praeclusio, from praeclusus (past participle of praecludere) + -ion-, -io -ion

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Rhymes for preclusion

• allusion
• collusion
• conclusion
• confusion
• contusion
• delusion
• diffusion
• effusion
• exclusion
• extrusion
• illusion
• inclusion