The agreement precluded a legal appeal by all parties.

The agreements associated with certain mortgages preclude or penalize early payments.

Mr. Curry said the agreement precluded him from talking about the settlement.

Eventually, however, the lawmakers realized that the agreement covered only Yongbyon and did not preclude nuclear activity at other sites.

The agreement, however, did not preclude a state sentence longer than the Federal penalty.

Mr. Curry said the agreement precluded him from discussing the terms.

Yet such agreements do not preclude sharp differences.

The exclusive agreement precluded any similar citrus trade association from using the heart association's endorsement.

Despite the optimism accompanying the meeting, agreements they reached did not preclude missile tests.

The agreement does not preclude another company from making a higher offer, but Glaxo would have the right to match such an offer.