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Definition of prescind from - 1 dictionary result

pre⋅scind

  [pri-sind]
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–verb (used with object)
1. to separate or single out in thought; abstract.
2. to cut off, terminate, or remove.
–verb (used without object)
3. to withdraw one's attention (usually fol. by from).
4. to turn aside in thought.
Origin:
1630–40; < L praescindere to cut off in front. See pre-, rescind
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