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