 rule_out |
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| 1. | [ verb ] make impossible, esp. beforehand | |
| Synonyms: | close_out preclude | |
| Related terms: | obviate | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (law) include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules | |
| Synonyms: | rule_in | |
| Related terms: | rule | |
| 3. | [ verb ] dismiss from consideration | |
| Synonyms: | eliminate reject | |
| Examples: | "John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi" "This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration" |
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