1. the act of deliberately leaving someone or something out
Usage: plural of exclusion
2. items or conditions that are not covered by an insurance policy or contract
Usage: insurance and legal contexts

Examples

• The club’s exclusions of certain members caused controversy.
• Social exclusions can have lasting psychological effects on children.
• The insurance policy lists several exclusions in fine print.
• Pre-existing conditions are common exclusions in health insurance.
• The contract contained multiple exclusions that limited liability.
• Dietary exclusions must be clearly marked on restaurant menus.
• The study examined patterns of exclusions in hiring practices.