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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PREVENTING

ppr. Going before. 1. Hindering; obviating.

 

PREVENTINGLY

adv. In such a manner or way as to hinder.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PREVENTINGLY

PREVENTINGLY Pre *vent "ing *ly, adv.

 

Defn: So as to prevent or hinder.