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[Verb] | "pre*empt" | \ prē-ˈem(p)t \
1: to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
2: to seize upon to the exclusion of others : take for oneself
3: to replace with something considered to be of greater value or priority : take precedence over
Origin: 1850 ;
Back-formation from preemption;
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[Verb] | "preempted"
1: to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right;
* e.g., " ... the thoughtless teenagers had preempted front-row seats that were reserved for the guests of honor "
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[Verb] | "preempt"
1: to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right;
* e.g., " ... the thoughtless teenagers had preempted front-row seats that were reserved for the guests of honor "
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[ "preempting" ]
1: avoiding an attack, metaphorical or physical
* e.g., ... He tried preempting his creditor by filing for bankruptcy.
The douche ran away thinking he was preempting the fight all together. Pussywimp.
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[ "Preempted" ]
1: To get the upper hand in a matter that's critical to a situation.
* e.g., ... I'm glad we preempted before things got out of hand!
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