exclusion

noun

ex·​clu·​sion ik-ˈsklü-zhən 

1

: the act or an instance of excluding

2

: the state of being excluded

exclusionary

ik-ˈsklü-zhə-ˌner-ē 

adjective

Examples of exclusion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For small and midsized business owners, insurance often feels like a rigged game—one where exclusions multiply and claims seem engineered for denial. —Van Carlson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025

This isn’t the first time that one of Rowling’s organizations has made the exclusion of trans people a core part of its mission. —Abby Monteil, Them., 27 May 2025

But the judge also added that if the prosecution fails to comply with the records order by June 4, daily fines, exclusion of evidence, or dismissal could be considered as potential sanctions. —Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025

Director Dean Fleischer Camp stood by the exclusion of the Captain of the Galactic Federation in a statement to Cinema Blend. —Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 24 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin exclusion-, exclusio, from excludere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing exclusion

• exclusion principle
• Pauli exclusion principle
• self-exclusion
• to the exclusion of

Rhymes for exclusion

• allusion
• collusion
• conclusion
• confusion
• contusion
• delusion
• diffusion
• effusion
• extrusion
• illusion
• inclusion
• infusion

Medical Definition

exclusion

noun

ex·​clu·​sion iks-ˈklü-zhən 

: surgical separation of part of an organ from the rest without excision

exclude

iks-ˈklüd 

transitive verb

excluded; excluding

Legal Definition

exclusion

noun

ex·​clu·​sion ik-ˈsklü-zhən 

1

: the act of excluding or state of being excluded

specifically : refusal of entry into the U.S. by immigration officials

review of deportation and exclusion orders

compare deportation

2

: something that excludes or is excluded: as

a

: a part of an insurance contract that excludes specified risks from coverage compare condition, declaration

b

: an amount that is excluded from tax liability compare credit, deduction, exemption

exclusionary

-zhə-ˌner-ē 

adjective