Barring

Verb
barring



Noun

 * 1) the exclusion of someone; blackballing

Preposition

 * 1) Unless something happens; excepting; in the absence of
 * Barring any further red tape, we will finally be able to open the restaurant.
 * Barring any sudden storms, the plane should arrive on time. 

Thesaurus
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