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exclusivity

[ eks-kloo-siv-i-tee ]

noun

  1. the fact of shutting out some other thing; incompatibility:

    The apparent mutual exclusivity of their claims might seem to lead to inevitable conflict and deadlock.

  2. the act or practice of shutting out all others from a relation, process, location, etc.:

    The vows of marriage speak of exclusivity, permanence, and total self-giving.

    The program encourages mothers to maintain breastfeeding exclusivity—no formula or solid food—for the first six months of their infant’s life.

  3. the tendency to resist including those who are different or do not meet a narrow set of criteria:

    The island’s population has maintained strong ties to cultural traditions—yet it is not a culture of exclusivity, but one that provides pathways for all to prosper.

  4. the fact or quality of catering to, or being restricted to, affluent or upper-class people, often by virtue of comparatively high prices:

    It is one of the most fashionable vacation hotspots in the world, with a reputation for exclusivity, luxury, and breathtaking beauty.

  5. a provision in a contract or piece of legislation that shuts out competition:

    Ending handset exclusivity will allow cell phone carriers to attract customers based on network quality and the services offered.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of exclusivity1

First recorded in 1880–85; from French 泦ܲé, equivalent to exclusiv(e) ( def ) + -ity ( def )
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“There’s a recognition that we need to have a period of exclusivity,” O’Leary told The Times.

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The formerly bitter rival has softened its stance on exclusivity of late – a move which has upset some Xbox fans but pleased PS5 owners.

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“A clear, consistent starting point is necessary to affirm our collective commitment to theatrical exclusivity and to provide clear expectations for movie fans,” O’Leary said.

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Multiple sources have told BBC Sport there are no major concerns over the hold-ups, with investors still fully committed to the deals agreed earlier this year which had an initial eight-week exclusivity period.

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“It’s made of concrete. It’s on a stretch of Malibu Road that wasn’t impacted. So now there’s a bit of exclusivity that Malibu kind of lost for a while,” Belmont said.

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