Etymology

obviation

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Today it means: The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention. Full definition →

Middle English obviacioun ← Medieval Latin obviātiō
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  1. Medieval Latin · derived fromobviātiō
  2. Middle English · inherited fromobviacioun
  3. English todayobviation

From Middle English obviacioun, from Medieval Latin obviātiō.

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