Bible Dictionaries
Prevention

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) The act of going, or state of being, before.

(2):

(n.) Anticipation; esp., anticipation of needs or wishes; hence, precaution; forethought.

(3):

(n.) The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.

(4):

(n.) Prejudice; prepossession.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Prevention'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/prevention.html. 1828.