Meaning of Forestallment | Babel Free
Definitions
The act or process of forestalling; a delay; hindrance; prevention; aversion.
Equivalents
العربية
التّأخير
Examples
“One of the most important objects of our Schools, is the forestallment of crime, by bringing the minds of the children under proper influences, before they have become contaminated with vice, [...]”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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