obviation

English

Etymology

From Middle English obviacioun, from Medieval Latin obviātiō.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɒbviˈeɪʃən/

Noun

obviation (countable and uncountable, plural obviations)

1. The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

Synonyms

• deterrence, prevention

Translations

deterrence or prevention

• Dutch: omzeiling (nl) f
• Greek: πρόληψη (el) f (prólipsi)