Meaning Of The Word Preempt

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preempt
transitive verb: If you preempt an action, you prevent it from happening by doing something that makes it unnecessary or impossible.

preempt in American English
to acquire (public land) by preemption
intransitive verb: to make a preemptive bid
noun: a preemptive bid
transitive verb: to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy

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