PREEMPTION
\pɹiːˈɛmpʃən], \pɹiːˈɛmpʃən], \p_ɹ_iː__ˈɛ_m_p_ʃ_ə_n]\
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a prior appropriation of something; "the preemption of bandwidth by commercial interests"
By Princeton University
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a prior appropriation of something; "the preemption of bandwidth by commercial interests"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The privilege or prerogative formerly enjoyed by the king of buying provisions for his household in preference to others.
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The right of an actual settler upon public lands (particularly those of the United States) to purchase a certain portion at a fixed price in preference to all other applicants.
By Oddity Software
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.