Definitions

1. verb

to secretly plan or conspire with someone, especially to cheat or deceive them.

“The company was accused of precluding with a competitor to fix prices in the market.”

2. verb

to conspire or plot against someone before they are in a position of power or influence.

“The politician was accused of precluding with her opponent’s campaign manager before the election.”

3. noun

a secret conspiracy or plot against someone.

“The company uncovered a preclusion to sabotage their new product.”