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

Each state is responsible for regularly checking the exclusions list to ensure that state agencies administering Medicaid do not enroll or continue to disburse payments to excluded entities. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026

Industry experts explain covered reasons, medical benefits, common exclusions, and when credit card perks may fall short. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026

Besides extermination, these companies also may be able to assist with locating and sealing entry points or making other recommendations for exclusion. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026

The Monarchs capitalized on the ensuing possession as Paige Segesman drew an exclusion at center that led to a power-play strike by Maggie Ryan. —Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 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