PREVENTION
\pɹɪvˈɛnʃən], \pɹɪvˈɛnʃən], \p_ɹ_ɪ_v_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_ə_n]\
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control by preventing the occurrence of something; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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the act of preventing; "there was no bar against leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza"
By Princeton University
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The act of going, or state of being, before.
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Anticipation; esp., anticipation of needs or wishes; hence, precaution; forethought.
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The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
By Oddity Software
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
By James Champlin Fernald
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n. Act of preventing or hindering hinderance ; obstruction of access or approach ;- prepossession ; prejudice.
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