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

However, Spain said its ship would not enter Israel’s maritime exclusion zone off Gaza’s coast, and Italy told the GSF that the vessels would remain at least 150 nautical miles from Gaza, according to Reuters. —Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025

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, 1 Oct. 2025

What Happens Next Some political analysts worry that narrowing the standards will amount to the exclusion of women in combat roles and limit inclusivity within the military on a larger scale. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025

Zandi and deRitis argue the most direct remedy is to index the exclusion caps to reflect either inflation or actual home price growth. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 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