OBVIATION

obviation, forestalling, preclusion

(noun) the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

obviation (countable and uncountable, plural obviations)

The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

Synonyms

• deterrence, prevention

Source: Wiktionary

Ob`vi*a"tion, n.

Definition: The act of obviating, or the state of being obviated.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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