Barring

/ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

Synonyms

  • except
  • aside from
  • excluding
  • other than

Slang Meanings

Excluding someone from a situation.
Barring his usual late arrival, we should see him on time today.
In informal contexts, it can imply a habitual exclusion.
Barring him from the party seems a bit harsh.