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Preemptive

Preemptive Meaning & Definition
Preemptive Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Preemptive?

[adj] designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Preemptive: preventative | preventive

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Preemptive In Webster's Dictionary

\Pre*["e]mp"tive\, a. Of or pertaining to pre["e]mption; having power to pre["e]mpt; pre["e]mpting.

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