noun
Other Word Forms
- exclusionary adjective
- nonexclusion noun
- preexclusion noun
- self-exclusion noun
Etymology
Origin of exclusion
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin exclūsiōn- (stem of exclūsiō ), equivalent to exclūs(us) (past participle of exclūdere “to shut out”; exclude ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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We saw how that worked out for USC, which abruptly canceled a scheduled debate after a storm of criticism over its selection process and the exclusion of those four candidates.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The main entrance remains closed and there is a small exclusion zone within the station but facilities including the shops, ticket office and toilets will reopen.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
The company operates out of Switzerland, a jurisdiction renowned for its robust data protection laws and its exclusion from the 14 Eyes surveillance network.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
When the Framers of the 14th Amendment wrote that provision, “subject to the jurisdiction thereof,” it was pretty clear they meant everyone except certain very narrow categories of exclusion.
From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026
Remarkably, under current law, an actual conviction or finding of a formal violation is not necessary to trigger exclusion.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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