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Webster 1913 Edition
Preclude
Pre-clude′
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Precluded
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Precluding
.] 1.
To put a barrier before; hence, to shut out; to hinder; to stop; to impede.
The valves
preclude
the blood from entering the veins. E. Darwin.
2.
To shut out by anticipative action; to prevent or hinder by necessary consequence or implication; to deter action of, access to, employment of, etc.; to render ineffectual; to obviate by anticipation.
This much will obviate and
preclude
the objections. Bentley.
Webster 1828 Edition
Preclude
PRECLU'DE
,Verb.
T.
1.
To prevent from entering by previously shutting the passage, or by any previous measures; hence, to hinder from access, possession or enjoyment. Sin, by its very nature, precludes the sinner from heaven; it precludes the enjoyment of God's favor; or it precludes the favor of God. The valves preclude the blood from entering the veins.
2.
To prevent from happening or taking place.