preclude
verb (used with object)
to prevent the presence, existence, or occurrence of; make impossible.
preclusive
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a word derived from
preclude.
Example Sentences
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In fact, Yucaipa’s experts admitted on the stand that the poison pill was not preclusive and that the recommendation from the proxy guidance firm RiskMetrics may sway the contest.
From New York Times ● Aug. 13, 2010
This standard requires that the pill not be preclusive or coercive and reasonable in relation to the threat posed.
From New York Times ● Aug. 13, 2010
On this basis, Vice Chancellor Strine still finds that the Barnes & Noble poison pill does not act in a preclusive manner.
From New York Times ● Aug. 13, 2010
Similar preclusive deals with other South American countries are in the cards.
From Time Magazine Archive
That I did not mention any other than the Governor can by no means be preclusive.
From The History of Dartmouth College by Baxter Perry Smith
