The avoidance or deterrence of something undesired
“I refer to such cases only to show that our law is no stranger to the prevention of risk.”
The act of hindering or impeding something undesired, or something that serves to do so
“Effective prevention of petty crimes such as theft will enable the police to focus their efforts on cracking down on hard crime.”
Something that impedes or deters a process or action
The action of suppressing or putting an end to an activity
The action of forbidding or prohibiting something
An action or measure taken in advance preventatively
A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening
Prevention of, or protective treatment for disease
The prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something
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