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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

preclude

/priːˈkluːd/ verb · British & US
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What does preclude mean?

verb

to prevent or make impossible; to exclude or rule out. To preclude an action or event means to make it impossible or to prevent it from happening.

Example

"The new policy will preclude employees from taking extended breaks during work hours."

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