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   Pre·emp·tive

   /prēˈem(p)tiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. serving or intended to preempt or forestall something, especially to prevent attack by disabling the enemy: "a preemptive strike"
   • ▪ relating to the purchase of goods or shares by one person or party before the opportunity is offered to others: "preemptive rights"
   • ▪ denoting a bid, typically an opening bid, intended to be so high that it prevents or interferes with effective bidding by the opponents.

   Derivatives

   • 1. preemptively adverb

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   The meaning of PREEMPTIVE is of or relating to preemption. How to use preemptive in a sentence.

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   taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive tactic against a ruthless business rival. preempting or possessing the power to preempt; appropriative; privileged: a commander's preemptive authority.

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   PRE-EMPTIVE meaning: 1. If something is pre-emptive, it is done before other people can act, especially to prevent them…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of preemptive. adjective. designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence. “a preemptive business offer” synonyms: pre-emptive. preventative, preventive. tending to prevent or hinder. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Preemptive."

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   1. of or pertaining to preemption. 2. taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive strike against the enemy. 3. pertaining to an opening bid in bridge that is unnecessarily high, designed to prevent further bidding. [1785–95, Amer.]

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   4 days ago · adjective. designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence. synonyms: preemptive. preventative, preventive. tending to prevent or hinder.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPREEMPTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. of or pertaining to preemption. 2. taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent. a preemptive tactic against a ruthless business rival. 3. preempting or possessing the power to preempt; appropriative; privileged. a commander's preemptive authority. 4.

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   Definition of preemptive adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Preemptive Definition. Of or having to do with preemption. Undertaken or intended to deter or prevent an anticipated, usually unpleasant situation or occurrence. The two companies organized a preemptive alliance against a possible takeover by another firm. Having the power to preempt or take precedence.

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    adjective. 1. of, involving, or capable of pre-emption. 2. bridge. (of a high bid) made to shut out opposition bidding. 3. military. designed to reduce or destroy an enemy's attacking strength before it can use it. a pre-emptive strike. Collins English Dictionary.