单词	preemptive
释义	preemptive adjective pre·​emp·​tive prē-ˈem(p)-tiv  1 a : of or relating to preemption b : having power to preempt 2 of a bid in bridge : higher than necessary and intended to shut out bids by the opponents 3 : giving a stockholder first option to purchase new stock in an amount proportionate to his existing holdings 4 : marked by the seizing of the initiative : initiated by oneself a preemptive attack preemptively adverb Example Sentences The country took preemptive action against the perceived enemy. a preemptive attack by the army Recent Examples on the Web House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will be in Scranton ahead of Biden's speech on Thursday to offer a preemptive rebuttal. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Kochava, which filed a preemptive lawsuit against the FTC this month, denied the allegations. Brittany Shammas, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2022 At the same time, Yoon has emphasized the need to be ready to counter any military threat, including by developing preemptive-strike capabilities in case of an imminent nuclear attack from the North. Michelle Ye Hee Lee And, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022 At the same time, Yoon has emphasized the need to be ready to counter any military threat, including by developing preemptive-strike capabilities in case of an imminent nuclear attack from the North. Min Joo Kim, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 Perry’s diligent efforts on Trump’s behalf also include allegedly seeking a preemptive pardon in case of any criminal liability stemming from his efforts to overturn the election. Kim Bellware, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022 And Cassidy Hutchinson, a former special assistant to Trump, testified that Perry was among several members of Congress who sought a preemptive pardon from Trump for their activities in the run-up to the Jan. 6 violence. Perry Stein, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 And Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide, testified that Perry was among several members of Congress who sought a preemptive pardon from Trump for their activities in the run-up to the Jan. 6 violence. BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The water dumps were mostly a preemptive measure, to ensure the fire doesn’t flare up again amid the hot and dry conditions, according to a fire department spokesman. Camilo Fonseca, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Legal Definition preemptive adjective pre·​emp·​tive prē-ˈemp-tiv  : of or relating to preemption
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