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Webster 1913 Edition

Preemptive

Pre-ëmp′tive

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Adj.

Of or pertaining to preëmption; having power to preëmpt; preëmpting.

Definition 2024

preemptive

preemptive

See also: preëmptive and pre-emptive

English

Alternative forms

Adjective

preemptive ‎(comparative more preemptive, superlative most preemptive)

Of or relating to preemption.
Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
(bridge, of a high-level bid) Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding.

Derived terms

Translations

of or relating to preemption

Persian: پیش‌دستانه ‎(piš-dastâne)
Spanish: preventivo (es)

so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation

German: vorbeugend (de)
Persian: پیش‌دستانه ‎(piš-dastâne)
Spanish: preventivo (es)

in bridge, intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding