"obviation" meaning in English

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        "The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention."
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          "sense": "deterrence or prevention",
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          "sense": "deterrence or prevention",
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      "ipa": "/ˌɒbviˈeɪʃən/"
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        "The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention."
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