| preclud | His lack of technical knowledge precluded him from promotion. |
| preclude | (v) make impossible, especially beforehand, Syn. close out, rule out |
| Preclude | v. t. The valves preclude the blood from entering the veins. E. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ] This much will obviate and preclude the objections. Bentley. [ 1913 Webster ] |