to stop something from happening or someone from doing something:
Prevention
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Anticipation; esp., anticipation of needs or wishes;
hence, precaution; forethought.
Prevention meaning & definition 1 of Prevention.
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The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Prevention meaning & definition 2 of Prevention.
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A [synonym] of [contraception].
Prevention meaning & definition 3 of Prevention.
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