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PRE-EMPTION

\pɹˈiːˈɛmpʃən], \pɹˈiːˈɛmpʃən], \p_ɹ_ˈiː__ˈɛ_m_p_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of PRE-EMPTION

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1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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a prior appropriation of something; "the preemption of bandwidth by commercial interests"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a prior appropriation of something; "the preemption of bandwidth by commercial interests"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Right of purchasing before others.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Act or right of purchasing before others.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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