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单词 preoccupancy
释义

preoccupancy

noun

pre·​oc·​cu·​pan·​cy (ˌ)prē-ˈä-kyə-pən(t)-sē How to pronounce preoccupancy (audio)
1
: an act or the right of taking possession before another
2
: the condition of being completely busied or preoccupied

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1755, in the meaning defined at sense 1

preoccupancy

noun

as in occupancy

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • occupancy
  • invasion
  • occupation
  • encroachment
  • infringement
  • ejection
  • trespass
  • stripping
  • deforcement
  • piracy
  • disfurnishment
  • despoilment
  • annexation
  • looting
  • dispossession
  • misuse
  • peculation
  • defalcation
  • embezzlement
  • confiscation
  • pillaging
  • misapplication
  • assumption
  • takeover
  • theft
  • impoundment
  • misappropriation
  • sequestration
  • repossession
  • expropriation
  • appropriation
  • preemption
  • grab
  • usurpation
  • arrogation
  • attachment
  • seizure
  • commandeering
  • detainer
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