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Definition of Obviation
1. Noun. The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.
Generic synonyms: Bar, Prevention
Derivative terms: Forestall, Forestall, Obviate, Obviate, Preclude
Definition of Obviation
1. n. The act of obviating, or the state of being obviated.
Definition of Obviation
1. Noun. The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Obviation
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Obviation
Literary usage of Obviation
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Australasian Democracy by Henry de Rosenbach Walker (1897)
"... Australasian Upper Houses—Conflicts between the two Houses in Victoria—The
proposed obviation of deadlocks—The utility of the Legislative Council—The ..."
2. Insanity Considered in Its Medico-legal Relations by Thomas R. Buckham (1883)
"... and Growth of Mental Disease considered—System of Therapeutics—obviation of
Difficulties by " Intermediate" considered—Position assumed by Messrs. ..."
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