exclusion

noun

ex·​clu·​sion ik-ˈsklü-zhən 

1

: the act or an instance of excluding

2

: the state of being excluded

exclusionary

ik-ˈsklü-zhə-ˌner-ē 

adjective

Examples of exclusion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The dependency rules and the home sale exclusion are separate provisions of the tax code, and being claimed on someone else’s return does not, on its own, disqualify a homeowner from excluding gain on the sale of a principal residence. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Others, however, have chosen to attack Spain and to call for its temporary exclusion from the Schengen Area. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The term hijra has long carried social stigma, and transgender Indians face high levels of discrimination, family rejection, and economic exclusion. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

Patton recommends using these in addition to exclusion methods, not as a primary method. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

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

Phrases Containing exclusion

• exclusion principle
• Pauli exclusion principle
• self-exclusion
• to the exclusion of

Rhymes for exclusion

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

Medical Definition

exclusion

noun

ex·​clu·​sion iks-ˈklü-zhən 

: surgical separation of part of an organ from the rest without excision

exclude

iks-ˈklüd 

transitive verb

excluded; excluding

Legal Definition

exclusion

noun

ex·​clu·​sion ik-ˈsklü-zhən 

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

-zhə-ˌner-ē 

adjective