preclusion
Meanings
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Noun or Verb
The act or an instance of excluding or barring someone or something.
- "The preclusion of certain students from the exam due to misconduct."
- "He was subjected to a preclusion from the club for a year."
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Noun
In law, the exclusion of evidence or a party from a trial.
- "The defendant's preclusion of the victim's testimony led to his acquittal."
- "The plaintiff's preclusion from the trial due to lack of evidence."
Synonyms
obviation , prevention
Rhymes
Words rhyming with preclusionclosure , prestige , deception
Variants
List of all variants of preclusion that leads to same resultpreclude , precluded , precludes , precluding , preclusion , preclusions , preclusive , preclusively
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).preclusions, precluding, precluded
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'praeclusio' meaning 'shutting off, exclusion'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'preclusion' is commonly used in legal proceedings.
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Preclusion can also refer to the exclusion of certain foods or substances, such as gluten or lactose, from one's diet.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Exclusion: The act of keeping someone or something out.
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Barring: The act of preventing access or entry.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
I fear these things, but vaguely, for my brain buzzes in the merciful wash of endorphins that "preclude" any thought from occupying it too long.
- Louise Erdrich,{it}Harper's{/it},May 1993 -
But conceptual blinders can "preclude" observation, while most accurate generalities guarantee no proper resolution of specific anatomies, but can certainly guide perceptions along fruitful paths.
- Stephen Jay Gould,{it}Wonderful Life{/it},1989 -
… the same profusion of water that "precluded" overland travel in the summer months could, during the sledgehammer freeze of winter, be utilized as a natural highway—albeit a highway of ice.
- Jon Krakauer,{it}Smithsonian{/it},November 1987 -
… the institution [of slavery] in the United States was almost uniquely despotic, a closed system so powerful and totalitarian that organized insurrection was almost entirely "precluded … "
- William Styron,{it}American Heritage{/it},October 1992
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, preclusion is often used as a theme in novels and plays to explore themes of exclusion, isolation, and the consequences of such actions.
How to Memorize "preclusion"
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visualize
- Imagine a door being shut, symbolizing preclusion.
- Visualize a person being excluded from a group. -
associate
- Associate the word with the concept of exclusion.
- Think of a situation where someone is kept out. -
mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'praeclusio' meaning 'shutting off'.
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