preclude

Example Sentences

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The National Guard troops are barred from carrying out police duties under the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act, which precludes the military from carrying out domestic law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

But that earlier dispute involved different issues and does not preclude an antitrust action.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Dougal’s naiveté does not preclude a sly sense of humor.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are dedicated to serving our community with full transparency; however, the law precludes us from doing so while the court order remains in this case.”

From Los Angeles Times

"We are dedicated to serving our community with full transparency; however, the law precludes us from doing so while the court order remains in this case," Dr Ukpo added.

From BBC