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rule out

rule out

 
See:
rule
part of speech: phrase
definition: to decide not to include in the set of choices.
We ruled out Bart as the cookie thief, because he can't reach the top shelf.
synonyms:
eliminate
similar words:
disregard, overrule, reject, remove