 preemptive |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence | |
| Examples: | "a preemptive business offer |
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| Related terms: | preventive | |
| Similar spelling: |
preempt preemption preemptor pre-emption primping promptitude prompting prompter prenuptial preamble pre-emptor |
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