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act of going, or state of being, before. [Obs.] The greater the distance, the greater the prevention. Bacon.

Tending to prevent. [Obs.]

sense, a judicial proceeding for the enforcement or protection of a right, the redress or prevention of a wrong, or the punishment of a public offense.

Prevention of sepsis by excluding or destroying microorganisms.

To saturate or impregnate with creosote, as timber, for the prevention of decay.

Frustration by rendering null and void, or by prevention of success; as, the defeat of a plan or design.

Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done. [Obs.] We 'll have a bib, for spoiling of thy doublet. Beau. & Fl. For, or As for, so far as concerns; as regards; with reference to; -- used parenthetically or independently. See under As. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord…

The science which relates to the prevention, cure, or alleviation of disease.

Without prevention, or obstruction from or by; in spite of. We gentil women bee Loth to displease any wight, Notwithstanding our great right. Chaucer's Dream. Those on whom Christ bestowed miraculous cures were so transported that their gratitude made them, notwithstanding his prohibition, proclaim the wonders he had d…

Pertaining to, or employed in, orthopedy; relating to the prevention or cure of deformities of children, or, in general, of the human body at any age; as, orthopedic surgery; an orthopedic hospital.

tion of rights, order, cleanliness, health, etc., and for the enforcement of the laws and prevention of crime; the administration of the laws and regulations of a city, incorporated town, or borough.

or future use or application; a making ready; preparation. Providence for war is the best prevention of it. Bacon.

cted offender as a just retribution, and incidentally for the purposes of reformation and prevention.

The exercise of such authority; an act of prohibition or prevention; as, a veto is probable if the bill passes.