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preˈventively, adv.
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
In a preventive manner; in such a way as to prevent.
†1. Previously, by anticipation. Obs.
1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. vii. xiv. 368 To engrosse the messe, he would preventively deliver his nostrils in the dish. 1678Cudworth Intell. Syst. i. iii. §36. 146 We shall shew how the Ancient Atomick Atheists did preventively over⁓throw the foundation of Hylozoism.
2. By way of prevention, precaution, or hindrance; so as to preclude or hinder.
1694Salmon Bate's Dispens. (1713) 680/1 It is chiefly to be done (if used preventively) three days before and after the Full and New Moons. 1796Burke Regic. Peace i. Wks. VIII. 187 It is preventively, the assertor of its own rights, or remedially, their avenger. 1862T. A. Trollope Sent. Journ. xiv. 216 Many persons of known bad character..were preventively imprisoned. |