foreclose

/fɔrklˈoʊz/

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Verb
keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
Verb
subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage

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