Forestallment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Forestallment is a noun meaning The act or process of forestalling; a delay; hindrance; prevention; aversion.
Meaning
The act or process of forestalling; a delay; hindrance; prevention; aversion.
Example Sentences
One of the most important objects of our Schools, is the forestallment of crime, by bringing the minds of the children under proper influences, before they have become contaminated with vice, [...]
Word Forms
- forestallments
- forestalment
Synonyms for forestallment
Depending on context, synonyms include determent, deterrence, preclusion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forestalment, prevention, preventive, forsteal, preemption, preventative.
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