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ob•vi•ate
(ob'vē-āt"),
—v.t., -at•ed, -at•ing.
to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary: to obviate the risk of serious injury.
(ob'vē-āt"),
—v.t., -at•ed, -at•ing.
to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary: to obviate the risk of serious injury.