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Forestalling

Forestalling Meaning & Definition
Forestalling Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Forestalling?

[n] the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively

Synonyms | Synonyms for Forestalling: obviation | preclusion

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See Also | bar | prevention

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