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

Those findings suggest that workplace exclusion is more common—and more consequential—than many people realize. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Key factors to consider when choosing a plan include coverage limits, exclusions, service fees, and the claims process. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Because exclusion was often the defining reality of American life, economic empowerment frequently required succeeding in systems that were not designed to accommodate Black aspirations. — Basil Smikle, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

The measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on taxpayers and trusts with assets — such as businesses, art and intellectual property — valued at more than $1 billion, with some exclusions, such as property. — Los Angeles Times, 25 June 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