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I.possibility [Brit ˌpɒsɪˈbɪlɪti, Am ˌpɑsəˈbɪlədi] N

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1. possibility (chance, prospect):

possibility

he had ruled out the possibility that he might win or of winning

il avait exclu la possibilité de gagner

there is a definite possibility that he'll come

il y a de très grandes chances qu'il vienne

there is no possibility of him succeeding

il est impossible qu'il réussisse

the possibility of him succeeding

ses chances de réussite

there is no possibility of changing the text

il est impossible de changer le texte

within the bounds of possibility

dans la limite du possible

beyond the bounds of possibility

au delà des limites du possible

there is little or no possibility of a strike

les chances de grève sont minimes

2. possibility (eventuality):

possibility

éventualité f

the possibility of a refusal/of failure

l'éventualité d'un refus/d'un échec

the collapse of the company is now a possibility

l'effondrement de la société est à présent une éventualité

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preclude choice, possibility

the possibility has been hinted at

on a fait allusion à la possibilité

tantalizing possibility

eliminate hypothesis, possibility

éliminer, exclure

foreclose possibility, chance

rule out chance, possibility, candidate

exclure (of de)

look into matter, possibility, problem

examiner, étudier

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peine incompressible

sentence without possibility of remittance

éventualité

possibility

l'éventualité que …

the possibility that …

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possibility [ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti, Am ˌpɑ:səˈbɪlət̬i] N

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1. possibility <-ties> (feasible circumstance or action):

possibility

it's a possibility

c'est une possibilité

2. possibility pl (potential):

possibility

3. possibility no pl (likelihood):

possibility

éventualité f

there is every possibility that

il est fort possible que +subj

is there any possibility that ...? form

y a-t-il une possibilité pour que +subj ?

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slim chance, possibility

preclude possibility

within the realm(s) of possibility

dans le domaine du possible

provide for emergency, possibility

slight chance, possibility

discount a possibility

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possibilité

possibility

éventualité

possibility

il y a impossibilité à ce que qn fasse qc (subj)

there is no possibility of sb doing sth

it's a possibility

c'est une possibilité

there is every possibility that

il est fort possible que +subj

is there any possibility that ...? form

y a-t-il une possibilité pour que +subj ?

to be [or go] beyond the bounds of possibility

dépasser les limites du possible

within the realm(s) of possibility

dans le domaine du possible

there is no possibility of sb doing sth

il y a impossibilité à ce que qn fasse qc (subj)

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The possibility of global elimination of measles has been debated in medical literature since the introduction of the vaccine in the 1960s. en.wikipedia.org

This can prevent a poorly-performing item from underselling, but it also eliminates the possibility of a bidding war. www.pcadvisor.co.uk

For instance, they do not consider the possibility that species may be able to develop tolerance of new climates through acclimatization or adaptation. en.wikipedia.org

In this simple statement he was highlighting the dislocation of orientation and any possibility of a singular reading; a common resultant of the post-structuralist project. en.wikipedia.org

Other days brought dramatic defeats, and terrible casualties, but never without the possibility of a reversal of fortune. en.wikipedia.org

Another possibility is the magnanimous respect he is ascribed to have shown to the diverse beliefs and customs of the peoples within his extended kingdom. en.wikipedia.org

The wounded men were carefully carried there for more healthy air and the dead men were buried to reduce the stench and possibility of disease. en.wikipedia.org

Major animal lineages are the result of ordinary speciation processes, although possibility-expanding changes may result in some form of lineage-level selection. en.wikipedia.org

This, and the possibility that he learnt of his intended deportation, prompted him to bring forward his revolt, which made its success unlikely. en.wikipedia.org

The possibility of mismatches of marriages is high. en.wikipedia.org

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