Meaning & use
preclude
To prevent something from happening or make it impossible.
See it in a sentence
A previous knee injury precluded him from competing in the final race.
The contract's terms preclude either party from disclosing confidential details.
A note on using this word
Preclude is formal and usually takes an object followed by 'from,' as in 'preclude someone from doing something.'
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
allowpermit
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