Preventing
/prɪˈvɛntɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of hindering or stopping an event or action from occurring, often through legal means such as injunctions or restraining orders.
The court granted an injunction preventing the company from infringing the patent.
Forms
- prevent
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Commentary
Used primarily as the gerund form of the verb 'prevent'; often appears in legal contexts involving the obstruction or prohibition of actions or events.
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