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obviating

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ob·vi·ate  (bv-t)
tr.v. ob·vi·at·ed, ob·vi·at·ing, ob·vi·ates
To anticipate and dispose of effectively; render unnecessary. See Synonyms at prevent.
[Latin obvire, obvit-, to hinder, from obvius, in the way; see obvious.]
obvi·ation n.
obvi·ator n.
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Adj.1.obviating - made impossible
preclusive
preventative, preventive - tending to prevent or hinder


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This reflection must have great weight in obviating that objection to the proposed plan, which is founded on the principle of expense; an objection, however, which, when we come to take a nearer view of it, will appear in every light to stand on mistaken ground.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
"Though with your usual anxiety for our happiness," said Elinor, "you have been obviating every impediment to the present scheme which occurred to you, there is still one objection which, in my opinion, cannot be so easily removed.
Sense and Sensibility by Austen, Jane View in context
It had, to my mind, the great merit of obviating the necessity of a second separation from my mother--assuming that she approved of the doctor's advice.
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