Which should you use, exclude or preclude? The verb exclude may mean to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity, or to intentionally not include something. The verb preclude means to prevent something or make it impossible, or prevent someone from doing something.
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He said that the appointment did not exclude him from discussing the project at planning board level.
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He said that the appointment did not preclude him from discussing the project at planning board level.
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Consult your attorney to determine if your home country is precluded from this visa program.
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Consult your attorney to determine if your home country is excluded from this visa program.
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