exclusion

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The act of excluding or shutting out; removal from consideration or taking part.

   “Two Dutch journalists entering the country were detained at JFK International Airport March 30 because they openly declared that they were homosexuals. They were subsequently released on parole pending an exclusion hearing in Manhattan April 2.”

   “It was also a satisfying night for England coach Capello. Not only did he have a vital victory to celebrate, but his team selection was fully justified as Cahill gave an almost flawless performance in defence and Scott Parker's display made light of the surprising exclusion of Frank Lampard.”

2. (countable, obsolete, uncountable)The act of pushing or forcing something out.

   “For the exclusion of animals is not merely passive like that of eggs, nor the total action of delivery to be imputed unto the mother, but the first attempt beginneth from the infant [...].”

3. (countable, uncountable)An item not covered by an insurance policy.