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Definition of: obviate
(ob′vē·āt) v.t. ·at·ed, ·at·ing
To meet or provide for, as an objection or difficulty, by effective measures; clear away; prevent. [<L obviatus, pp. of obviare meet, withstand <ob- against + via a way]
—ob′vi·a′tion noun
—ob′vi·a′tor noun
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