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 example, in Iowa, individuals who are at least 55 years old can exclude up to $6,000 ($12,000 for married filing jointly) of retirement income, with Roth conversion income qualifying for this exclusion. —David Rae, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

The metals tariffs were hiked to an effective increase of 25% as prior exemptions, exclusions and quotas expired. —David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025

While the kingdom's involvement in negotiations has raised its profile, the exclusion of European leaders from these talks has sparked concerns about their role in shaping the peace process. —Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025

But hours later, the de minimis exclusion was back on — temporarily — until the Commerce Department could determine how to police it. —David Goldman, CNN, 6 Mar. 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