forestallment

/fɔrˈstɔlmənt/
noun
  1. The act of preventing something from happening by taking action in advance.
    • Her quick thinking led to the forestallment of a serious argument.
    • The early warning system allowed for the forestallment of a major flood.
    • The forestallment of the strike required careful negotiation.
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