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

Policies generally come with deductibles, reimbursement percentages, waiting periods and exclusions for pre-existing conditions. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Receive a Sulwhasoo trial size with any $40 merchandise purchase, with code OILCLEANSE, through June 16, 2026 (online only, exclusions apply). —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 June 2026

The unintended consequence is financial exclusion on a global scale. —Meelan Gupta, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Bradley’s recovery timeline remains a mystery, although Jeremie Frimpong’s surprise exclusion from the Netherlands World Cup squad means there will be a senior right-back available for pre-season. —Andy Jones, New York Times, 10 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