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to preempt
01
devancer
to render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens
02
prémunir, préempter
make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
03
préempter, devancer
gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
04
préempter, devancer
take the place of or have precedence over
Preempt
01
enchère préemptive, offre préventive
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
preempt
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preemption
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preemption
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preemptive
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preemptive
adj
Exemple
The new regulations preempted the need for further negotiations on the issue.
The government’s quick response preempted the crisis from escalating.
The manager preempted the competitors by launching the product early.
She preempted any further discussion by addressing all the potential concerns in her speech.
By making the announcement ahead of time, he preempted any potential leaks.
