prevention

  1. Noun.  (obsolete) The act of going, or state of being, before.
  2. Noun.  (obsolete) Anticipation; esp., anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks ; hence, precaution; forethought. --Hammond. Shak.
  3. Noun.  The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting. --South.

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