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Preempt

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.

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:

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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