preclusion (Meaning)

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preclusion (n)

the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively

The preclusion of evidence prejudiced the defendant's right to a fair trial.
The court granted summary judgment because the statute of limitations precluded any claims for damages.
The doctrine of preclusion prevents parties from relitigating issues that have already been decided.
The prior lawsuit was not a bar to the current action due to the preclusion of certain defenses.
The preclusion of certain expert testimony deprived the jury of essential information.
The preclusive effect of the settlement agreement covered all claims arising from the accident.
The court found that the preclusion of certain documents violated the defendant's constitutional rights.
The preclusion of extrinsic evidence limits the circumstances in which parties can introduce evidence outside the contract.
The preclusion of double jeopardy protects individuals from being tried twice for the same offense.
The preclusion of evidence based on privilege protects confidential communications from disclosure.

the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively

avert,prevent, anticipate, head off, avoid,obviate, provide, forestall, help, deflect

facilitate, aid, assist, facilitate, aid,assist, ease, smooth, promote, abet

The preclusion of evidence prejudiced the defendant's right to a fair trial.

The court granted summary judgment because the statute of limitations precluded any claims for damages.

The doctrine of preclusion prevents parties from relitigating issues that have already been decided.

The prior lawsuit was not a bar to the current action due to the preclusion of certain defenses.