debarring

verb

Definition of debarringnext
present participle of debar
as in excluding
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of the judge debarred all of the reporters from the courtroom

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debarring
  1. excluding
  2. prohibiting
  3. eliminating
  4. preventing
Verb
  • Furthermore, the deal applies only to JetBlue’s nonstop routes within its domestic and Caribbean network, excluding any of its European flights.
    Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Non-interest revenue, excluding the markets segment, grew by a strong 17% led by higher asset management fees as well as an improved investment banking performance.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of excluding
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  • In 2021, Attorney General Merrick Garland implemented new policies prohibiting prosecutors from secretly seizing reporters' records, except under extraordinary circumstances.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The legislation also weakens the authority of the governor to fill vacancies on the state court of appeals and the state Supreme Court, while prohibiting the attorney general from taking legal positions contrary to the Legislature’s.
    Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of prohibiting
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  • To create a more inclusive entrepreneurial landscape, policies must focus on eliminating the biases that affect consumer behavior and encouraging more equitable market practices.
    Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These types of applications allow workers to follow step-by-step instructions directly in their field of view, eliminating the need for flipping through bulky manuals or relying on supervisors for routine tasks.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of eliminating
Verb
  • Armed with these insights, suppliers can anticipate increased demand for planning production, managing inventory and preventing shortages.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Israel’s attacks are also aimed at preventing Iran from preserving a foothold in Syria.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of preventing
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