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preemptive
preemptivean action that is taken before an adversary can act: a preemptive strike
Not to be confused with:peremptory – arbitrary, dogmatic, domineering; imperative: a peremptory order; imperious or dictatorial; assertive: a peremptory mannerpreemptory – occupation of land to establish a prior right to buy: preemptory claim; an act or statement that is absolute; it cannot be denied: a preemptory challengepre·emp·tive P0518100 (prē-ĕmp′tĭv)adj.1. a. Undertaken or intended to deter or prevent an anticipated, usually unpleasant situation or occurrence: The two companies organized a preemptive alliance against a possible takeover by another firm.b. Having the power to preempt or take precedence: preemptive authority.2. Games Relating to or being a bid in bridge at a high level that is intended to interfere with the opponents' bidding.
pre·emp′tive·ly adv.pre•emp•tive or pre-emp•tive (priˈɛmp tɪv)
adj. 1. of or pertaining to preemption. 2. taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive strike against the enemy. 3. pertaining to an opening bid in bridge that is unnecessarily high, designed to prevent further bidding. [1785–95, Amer.] pre•emp′tive•ly, adv. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | preemptive - designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer"pre-emptivepreventative, preventive - tending to prevent or hinder |
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