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Definition of: preempt
(prē·empt′) v.t.
1. To acquire or appropriate beforehand.
2. To secure by preemption; occupy (public land) so as to acquire by preemption. [Back formation <PREEMPTION]
—pre·emp′tor noun
—pre·emp′to·ry (-tər·ē) adjective
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