prevention
Americannoun
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the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.
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a preventive.
This serum is a prevention against disease.
noun
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the act of preventing
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a hindrance, obstacle, or impediment
Other Word Forms
- nonprevention noun
Etymology
Origin of prevention
1520–30; < Late Latin praeventiōn- (stem of praeventiō ) a forestalling. See prevent, -ion
Example Sentences
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They argue that with the dwindling number of cops, officials need to start investing more in community-led efforts that they say prioritize prevention over punishment and would go further in reducing crime.
From Los Angeles Times
She adds that Edesia is expanding beyond restoring the health of starving infants to do more in the way of prevention.
From MarketWatch
Even though the fly has not been detected in California, researchers say public awareness is an important part of prevention.
From Science Daily
The Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency on Wednesday approved nearly $11.5 million in homeless prevention funds, the largest single allocation yet for the new agency.
From Los Angeles Times
Before Jan. 7, Edison told regulators in its wildfire mitigation plan that it had focused its prevention efforts on its smaller distribution system.
From Los Angeles Times
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