prevention
/pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ noun B2- The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting. · a fire prevention campaign
- Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).
- precaution; forethought.
Plural preventions
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