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Definition exclusion in American English

exclusion noun

noun
/ɪkˈskluʒ(ə)n/
1

a situation in which someone is deliberately prevented from being involved in an activity or from entering a place

Example

Washington is annoyed at the exclusion of U.S. troops from the area.

Example

He was really irritated at his exclusion from the conference.

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2

something that is deliberately not included

Example

You are protected against most illnesses, with one or two exclusions.

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Definition exclusion in American English