[ˈmɪlɪteɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a fact or circumstance) be a powerful or conclusive factor in preventing
(e.g: these fundamental differences will militate against the two communities coming together)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin militat- ‘served as a soldier’, from the verb militare, from miles, milit- ‘soldier’