Meaning & use
Preclusive
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Tending to preclude or prevent something from happening.
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The contract included a preclusive clause barring either party from working with competitors.
Her early lead was not preclusive of a late comeback by her rival.
A note on using this word
"Preclusive" is often used in legal writing, related to the doctrine of "preclusion," which bars parties from relitigating settled issues.
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