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exclusion definition

ex·clu·sion (eks klo̵̅o̅′z̸hən, iks-)

noun

  1. an excluding or being excluded
  2. a thing excluded

Etymology: ME exclusioun < L exclusio < pp. of excludere

Related Forms:

exclusion Idioms

to the exclusion of

so as to keep out, bar, etc.

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Alternate definitions:

business exclusion definition - business

law exclusion definition - legal

medical exclusion definition - medical

exclusion Synonyms

exclusion

n.

keeping out, rejection, ejection, elimination, prohibition, cut, embargo, ban, nonadmission, relegation, omission, segregation, isolation, ostracism, interdiction, preventing admission, erecting barriers, blockade, boycott, repudiation, separation, ousting, eviction, dismissal, banishment, suspension, excommunication, refusal, expulsion, debarring, barring, shutting out, blackballing.

Antonyms welcome*, invitation*, inclusion.


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exclusion Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • liability: No part of these terms is intended to constitute an exclusion of any liability, which cannot be excluded under English law.

Converse of object

  • tackle: The scope of informal employment strategies to tackle social exclusion needs to be examined.

Adjective modifier

  • social: Certain aspects of social exclusion of children have seen sharp rises in the last few years.

Modifies a noun

  • zone: In 1996 the southern air exclusion zone was amended to south of latitude 33 degrees North.

Noun used with modifier

  • robot: After consultations with the relevant webmaster, it is often possible to be exempted from this ' robot exclusion ' .
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