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Preempt

Preempt Meaning & Definition
Preempt Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Preempt?

[v] make a preemptive bid; in bridge
[v] acquire by preemption

Synonyms | Synonyms for Preempt:

Related Terms | Find terms related to Preempt: accroach | adopt | annex | appropriate | arrogate | assume | colonize | commandeer | confiscate | conquer | enslave | expropriate | hog | indent | jump a claim | make free with | make use of | monopolize | occupy | overrun | preoccupy | prepossess | requisition | seize | sequester | sit on | squat on | subjugate | take | take all of | take it all | take over | take possession of | take up | usurp

See Also | acquire | bid | call | get

Preempt In Webster's Dictionary

\Pre*["e]mpt"\ (?; 215), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Pre["e]mpted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pre["e]mpting}.] [See {Pre["e]mption}.] To settle upon (public land) with a right of preemption, as under the laws of the United States; to take by pre["e]mption.

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