Preempt - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈpriːˌempt|
Brit.
|ˈpriːˌempt|
noun
verb
- acquire for oneself before others can do so
- take the place of or have precedence over (syn: displace)
- make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
- take the place of or have precedence over (syn: displace)
live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour
discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor
- gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor
- make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
Extra examples
The contract preempts lawsuits by the company's clients.
The state law was preempted by a federal law.
The President's speech preempted regular programming.
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