Cryptic crossword clue
They are meant to forestall issues? 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word CONTRACEPTIVES

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What does CONTRACEPTIVES mean?

CONTRACEPTIVES noun
  1. A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

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