English Explanatory Dictionary

forestallment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or process of forestalling; a delay; hindrance; prevention; aversion.

Word forms

forestallment forestallments forestalment

Etymology

From Middle English forstallement, equivalent to forestall + -ment.

Synonyms

determent deterrence preclusion
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