Definition of Preclude

to prevent it from happening

Examples of Preclude in a sentence

Using home remedies should never preclude one from seeking help from medical personnel.  🔊

Even though Jane has a disability, she never allows it to preclude her from living a full and happy life.  🔊

While we all think the defendant is guilty, a lack of evidence will preclude the jury from sending him to the electric chair.  🔊

The young gymnast has suffered an injury which will preclude him from being part of the Olympic team.  🔊

In an attempt to protect their toddler, the anxious parents did everything possible to preclude their loved one from being injured in the home.  🔊

Because the upcoming snow storm will preclude our winter dance, we must make plans to issue refunds.  🔊

While Jim was forced to end his career as a police officer after a horrible accident, he did not let his injury preclude him from becoming an attorney.  🔊

Because I am a company employee, the rules of the sweepstakes preclude me from entering the contest.  🔊

Even though Gary had only limited political experience, he refused to let the fact preclude him from running for office.  🔊

Hopefully, the absence of our basketball team’s star player will not preclude a victory for our school.  🔊

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