barring

[ bahr-ing ]

preposition

1. excepting; except for:

   Barring accidents, I'll be there.

barring

/ ˈbɑːrɪŋ /

preposition

1. unless (something) occurs; except for

   barring rain, the match will be held tomorrow

Word History and Origins

Origin of barring¹

First recorded in 1475–85; bar ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act would make a current Department of Justice rule barring prosecutors from compelling the release of journalists' sources into federal law.

From Salon

The LAPD’s policy barring officers initiating contact with a person solely to determine their immigration status has been in effect since 1979.

From Los Angeles Times

It follows an announcement in November that Roblox would be barring under-13s from "social hangouts", where players can communicate with each other using text or voice messages, from Monday.

From BBC

De Witt also granted a request for a protective order barring Matarico from speaking to the teen or going near his home or school.

From Los Angeles Times

In late 2020, Trump issued an executive order barring recipients of federal grants and contracts from engaging in “race and sex scapegoating” — specifically calling out workplace diversity trainings that linked racism to white people.

From Los Angeles Times