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

That requires strongly rejecting any attempt reinstate the exclusion and discrimination which spurred its creation. —Time, 14 July 2025

Heart of Chornobyl Platforms: PC, Xbox Series S/X Video games scarcely come more brilliantly miserable than this survival shooter sequel set in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. —Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 July 2025

Improper restriction and exclusion of ill food service employees. —Ashley Fredde july 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2025

The new exclusion schedule is: 3 years: 50% gain exclusion 4 years: 75% gain exclusion 5+ years: 100% gain exclusion Higher gain exclusion cap: The per-issuer cap on gain exclusion increases from $10 million to $15 million for stock issued after July 4, 2025, with future inflation adjustments. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 July 2025

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