prevention
[ pri-ven-shuh n ]
/ prɪˈvɛn ʃən /
noun
the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.
a preventive: This serum is a prevention against disease.
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prevention
/ (prɪˈvɛnʃən) /
noun
the act of preventing
a hindrance, obstacle, or impediment