Definition of "precludes" [precludes]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of preclude. (verb)

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• "Thus, neither Ms. Hernreich's role nor her title precludes her conversations from being subject to executive privilege."
• "The Memorandum stresses, “[N] othing herein precludes investigation or prosecution where there is a reasonable basis to believe that compliance with state law is being invoked as a pretext for the production or distribution of marijuana for purposes not authorized by state law.”"
• "Brownlie says that “the ordinary meaning of the phrase precludes action which is preventive in character.”"