English: preclude/precluded
Spanish: denegar, denegación anticipada
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Comments:The expression 'to preclude' is a concept that is often used in criminal or civil procedure, wherein a particular legal action or line of questioning cannot move forward, for example because it has previously been litigated and therefore cannot be re-litigated. However, it doesn't have a specific meaning in the Immigration context; if you hear it, it is likely referring to the concept of 'pre-termit'. See 'pre-termit'.