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Preempted
(gcide) | Preempt \Pre*["e]mpt"\ (pr[-e]*[e^]mt"; 215), v. t. & i. [imp. &
p. p. Pre["e]mpted; p. pr. & vb. n. Pre["e]mpting.] [See
Pre["e]mption.]
1. To settle upon (public land) with a right of preemption,
as under the laws of the United States; to take by
preemption. [Also spelled pre-empt.]
[1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
2. To acquire or take for oneself first (an object or right),
thereby preventing others from acquiring; to appropriate;
to arrogate.
[PJC]
3. To supplant or take the place of (an action), due to
changes in circumstances or priorities; as, the regular
meeting was preempted by an emergency conference.
[PJC]
4. To prevent or delay (an event) by acting beforehand; to
head off; to preclude.
[PJC] |
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