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foreclose in WordNet English dictionary
verb- keep from happening or arising; make impossible
"My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
prevent forestall foreclose preclude forbid
- subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage
foreclose
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