English Explanatory Dictionary

obviation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

Pronunciation

/ˌɒbviˈeɪʃən/

Word forms

obviation obviations

Etymology

From Middle English obviacioun, from Medieval Latin obviātiō.

Synonyms

deterrence prevention
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