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- [pree-emp-shuh n]
- /priˈɛmp ʃən/
- /priːˈempʃn/
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- [pree-emp-shuh n]
- /priˈɛmp ʃən/
Definitions of preemption word
- noun preemption the act or right of claiming or purchasing before or in preference to others. 1
- noun preemption prior right to land 1
- noun preemption prior claim on property 1
- noun preemption the act or right of buying land, etc. before, or in preference to, others; esp., such a right granted to a settler on public land 0
- noun preemption action taken to check other action beforehand 0
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Origin of preemption
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Medieval Latin praeëmpt(us) bought beforehand (past participle of praeëmere) + -ion. See pre-, emptor
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Parts of speech for Preemption
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preemption popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
preemption usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preemption
noun preemption
- arrogation — to claim unwarrantably or presumptuously; assume or appropriate to oneself without right: to arrogate the right to make decisions.
- determent — to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding: The large dog deterred trespassers.
- deterrence — Deterrence is the prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat.
- disincentive — something that discourages or deters; deterrent: High interest rates and government regulations are disincentives to investment.
- dissuasion — an act or instance of dissuading.
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