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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively wordnet

Synonyms

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deterrencedeterrenceforeclosureforestallinghaltpreclusion

Example

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"If First Nations interest you, maybe read the article "Focus, obviation, and word order in East Cree.""

Etymology

From Middle English obviacioun, from Medieval Latin obviātiō.

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