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preempt
[pree-empt]
verb (used with object)
to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy.
Synonyms: , ,to acquire or appropriate before someone else; take for oneself; arrogate.
a political issue preempted by the opposition party.
to take the place of because of priorities, reconsideration, rescheduling, etc.; supplant.
The special newscast preempted the usual television program.
to forestall or prevent (something anticipated) by acting first; preclude; head off.
an effort to preempt inflation.
verb (used without object)
Bridge.to make a preemptive bid.
noun
Bridge.a preemptive bid.
Other 51Թ Forms
- preemptible adjective
- preemptor noun
- preemptory adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of preempt1
Example Sentences
Israel has also redefined its concept of border security in Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank and Syria by acting unilaterally to preempt and prevent threats to its territory.
The act preempts state laws that are less stringent than federal law; in those cases, the federal government retains enforcement authority — if it chooses to use it.
Several Republican-led state legislatures are banning or trying to preempt cities and counties from launching direct cash initiatives, arguing publicly funded programs are a waste of taxpayer resources.
Belinda did smile when she saw a Black couple eating dinner at the resort, but that seemed more like White checking a box so that he could preempt charges of exclusion.
Several firms have struck deals to preempt or avoid further reprisal, while others have sued, alleging they are being unlawfully targeted for retribution.
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