prevention

The act of preventing something.

The act of going before; the state of preceding or being earlier; hence, an antecedent period of time.

The act of anticipating or forestalling; an anticipation; provision made in advance.

Precaution; a precautionary measure; a preventive.

The act of hindering or rendering impossible by previous measures; effectual hindrance; restraint, as from an intended action; also, that which prevents; an obstacle; an obstruction or impediment.

Jurisdiction.

Prejudice; prepossession.

The act of going, or state of being, before.

Anticipation; esp., anticipation of needs or wishes; hence, precaution; forethought.

The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.