rule out

Verb
  1. Make impossible, especially beforehand (synset 202635471)
    is a type of: eliminate, obviate, rid of - do away with
    same as: close out, preclude
  2. Include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules (synset 201150028)
    is a type of: decree, rule - decide with authority
    same as: rule in
  3. Dismiss from consideration or a contest (synset 200687320)
    "John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi"; "This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration"
    same as: eliminate, reject, winnow out

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