Avoiding and Forestalling

noun

• The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.
  • synonyms: obviation, preclusion

verb

• Keep from happening or arising; make impossible.
  • usage: "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
  • synonyms: prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
• Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time.
  • synonyms: anticipate, foresee, forestall, counter