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preemptive definition

pre·emptive or pre-emptive pre-emp′tive (prē emp′tiv)

adjective

  1. of or having to do with preemption
  2. Bridge designating a high bid intended to shut out or obstruct opposing bids

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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