What is the meaning of obviate?

Do away with.
- synonyms: rid of, eliminate
Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
- usage: "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
- synonyms: debar, forefend, forfend, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off

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