Historically, this was to prevent disputes in the House from devolving into duels.

He added that knowing the boundaries helps prevent disputes with neighbors.

But that does not prevent bitter holdouts and other individual disputes.

A declaratory judgment may be issued to prevent future legal disputes.

It should be used at the earliest possible stage to prevent disputes.

If you can do this, it will improve business performance and can help prevent disputes.

This was done to prevent religious disputes among patriots.

To prevent disputes, students must request a room from the front counter if they wish to make use of a study room.

Mr. Gorbachev, trying to prevent such disputes, agreed a month ago to a full review of the union treaty.

Analysts said the agreement would not prevent further disputes.