exclusion

noun

Definition of exclusionnext
as in banishment

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Recent Examples of exclusion The first executive order calls for considering new categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act, potentially allowing more logging projects to bypass thorough environmental reviews. — Angrej Singh, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025 The 10% tariffs came with a surprising twist: The elimination of the de minimis exclusion, a loophole that allows goods valued at less than $800 to come over the border duty-free. — David Goldman, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025 The concept gained further traction in the early 2000s: In 2003, the World Health Organization Europe suggested specific social determinants of health, including the social gradient, stress, early life, social exclusion, work, unemployment, social support, addiction, food, and transportation. — Web Golinkin, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Analysts say Mondlane’s exclusion means the agreement will likely do little to stabilize the resource-rich Southern African country. — Reuters, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclusion

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