Associations to the word «Obviation»

Wiktionary

OBVIATION, noun. The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

Dictionary definition

OBVIATION, noun. The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke