The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): ##STR00001## or
a stereoisomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof, wherein
the variables A, B, L.sub.1, L.sub.2, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4,
R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.13, R.sup.14, R.sup.15 and R.sup.16 are as
defined herein. The compounds of Formula (I) are useful as selective
inhibitors of serine protease enzymes of the coagulation cascade and/or
contact activation system; for example thrombin, factor Xa, factor XIa,
factor IXa, factor VIIa and/or plasma kallikrein. In particular, it
relates to compounds that are selective factor XIa inhibitors. This
invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these
compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory
disorders using the same.