Preventive
81preventive custody — imprisonment of a criminal suspect to prevent him from breaking the law before his trial is held …
82preventive driving — course to improve driving that is intended for drivers who have many traffic violations on their record …
83preventive driving course — course that teaches good driving skills in order to prevent future accidents …
84preventive maintenance — regular maintenance and repairs in order to prevent serious deterioration …
85preventive medicine — methods of treatment taken in order to prevent in advance the appearance of the disease in the future …
86preventive treatment — actions done in advance so as to prevent diseases; actions performed so as to detect damages or mishaps early on …
87preventive war — war that is begun to forestall an anticipated enemy attack …
88preventive detention — arbitrary imprisonment Literally, a long sentence for a dangerous or hardened criminal. In a totalitarian state the phrase describes the incarceration of critics, without process of law …
89Preventive maintenance program for heating and/or cooling equipment — A HVAC conservation feature consisting of a program of routine inspection and service for the heating and/or cooling equipment. The inspection is performed on a regular basis, even if there are no apparent problems. U.S. Dept. of Energy,… …
90preventive detention — noun (U) BrE law a system in which people who are guilty of many crimes are kept in prison for a long time …