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barring

preposition bar·ring \ˈbär-iŋ\

—used to say that something will happen unless something else happens

: other than (someone or something)

Full Definition of BARRING

: excluding by exception : excepting

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15th century

Synonyms: apart from, aside from, bar, except, beside, besides, but, except for, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside, outside of, save, saving

BARRING Defined for Kids

preposition bar·ring

: aside from the possibility of <Barring an emergency, I'll be there.>

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