preëmptive
1Preemptive — Pre*[ e]mp tive, a. Of or pertaining to pre[ e]mption; having power to pre[ e]mpt; pre[ e]mpting. [1913 Webster] …
2preemptive — pre·emp·tive /prē emp tiv/ adj: of or relating to preemption Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
3preemptive — or pre emptive [prē emp′tiv] adj. 1. of or having to do with preemption 2. Bridge designating a high bid intended to shut out or obstruct opposing bids preemptively adv. pre emptively …
4preemptive — preemptively, adv. /pree emp tiv/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to preemption. 2. taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive tactic against a ruthless business rival. 3. preempting or… …
5preemptive — pre|emp|tive [ pri emptıv ] adjective said or done before someone else has a chance to act or attack so that their plans or actions are prevented from happening: a preemptive marketing strategy preemptive attacks ╾ pre|emp|tive|ly adverb …
6preemptive — adjective Date: 1855 1. a. of or relating to preemption b. having power to preempt 2. of a bid in bridge higher than necessary and intended to shut out bids by the opponents 3. giving a stockholder first option to purchase new stock in an amount… …
7preemptive — prÉªË emptɪv adj. due to initial rights, due to preemptive privilege; concerning a right or claim of possession, of tenure; designed to make a first strike against someone who is planning to attack …
8preemptive — pre•emp•tive or pre emp•tive [[t]priˈɛmp tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) cvb of or pertaining to preemption 2) cvb taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive strike against the enemy[/ex] 3) gam… …
9preemptive — adjective designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence a preemptive business offer • Syn: ↑pre emptive • Similar to: ↑preventive, ↑preventative • Derivationally related forms: ↑pr …
10preemptive right — n 1: right of first refusal 2: the right of a shareholder to buy shares of newly issued stock in proportion to existing holdings before a public offering is made in order to prevent dilution of ownership interest or seizure of majority control by …
