prevention
[pri-ven-shuh n]
- the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.
- a preventive: This serum is a prevention against disease.
Origin of prevention
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Contemporary Examples
In 2005, the company got a call from a new, unexpected client: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has repeatedly noted, Ebola is not transferred through air.
Since the 10th century, Bulgaria has practiced varying forms of prevention to keep vampires from coming back to life.
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released Tuesday, so does the urgency.
She said she would also tell the pope to focus first on prevention, instead of forgiveness.
Sex-Abuse Victims to Pope: Stop Begging for Forgiveness and Just Stop the AbuseBarbie Latza Nadeau
July 7, 2014
Historical Examples
The whole of life may be directed to their prevention or cure.
The RepublicPlato
"Prevention is better than cure," is the motto of these Centres.
Another SheafJohn Galsworthy
Such a measure could not be "for their benefit and comfort," or for "the prevention of injuries and oppression."
The method of prevention for this disease is almost entirely vaccination.
Rural HygieneHenry N. Ogden
No peril of the deep was unforeseen, no ounce of prevention unprovided.
The Naval History of the United StatesWillis J. Abbot.
prevention
- the act of preventing
- a hindrance, obstacle, or impediment
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Word Origin and History for prevention
n.
mid-15c., "action of stopping an event or practice," from Middle French prévention and directly from Late Latin praeventionem (nominative praeventio) "action of anticipating," noun of action from past participle stem of praevenire (see prevent).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper