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SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Preempt" Definition
verb-intransitive
Games To make a preemptive bid in bridge.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-transitive
To appropriate, seize, or take for oneself before others. See Synonyms at appropriate.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially to settle on (public land) so as to obtain the right to buy before others.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To take the place of; displace: A special news program preempted the scheduled shows.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To acquire (as land) by .
Source: Merriam-Webster
To seize upon to the exclusion of others take for oneself .
Source: Merriam-Webster
To replace with something considered to be of greater value or priority take precedence over .
Source: Merriam-Webster
To gain a commanding or place in.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To prevent from happening or taking place .
Source: Merriam-Webster
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