Prevents
/prɪˈvɛnts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular form of prevent; to keep from occurring or arising; to stop something by action or authority.
The contract prevents any party from disclosing confidential information.
Forms
- prevent
- prevented
- preventing
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Commentary
Used as a verb in legal contexts primarily to indicate statutory or contractual measures that block or inhibit actions or events.
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