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Forestall V Prevent Taking Action Advance Setting Prenuptial

Word forestall
Part of Speech V.
Definition prevent by taking action in advance.
Sentence By setting up a prenuptial agreement, the prospective bride and groom hoped to forestall any potential arguments about money in the event of a divorce.

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