Definitions

1. adjective

tending to exclude or shut out; preventing or hindering

“The preclusive clause in the contract limited their ability to renegotiate the terms.”

2. noun

a quality or characteristic that excludes or shuts out

“The preclusive nature of the policy was criticized for unfairly impacting certain groups.”

3. adverb

in a way that excludes or shuts out

“The team played in a preclusive manner, dominating the competition.”