Pre-empt - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |prɪˈempt|  American pronunciation of the word pre-empt
Brit.  |prɪˈempt|  British pronunciation of the word pre-empt

noun

- a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding (syn: preempt)

Extra examples

Many tables and benches were already pre-empted by family parties.

Federal rights pre-empt State rights.

The scheme serves to pre-empt such a situation arising.

It has allowed him to pre-empt conservative political attacks, to appear sagacious despite his inexperience...

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