PREOCCUPATION
\pɹɪˌɒkjʊpˈe͡ɪʃən], \pɹɪˌɒkjʊpˈeɪʃən], \p_ɹ_ɪ__ˌɒ_k_j_ʊ_p_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of PREOCCUPATION
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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Prior occupation; anticipation; prepossession; anticipation of objections.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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The right of taking possession before others; prior occupation; prepossession.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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n. Act of preoccupying or state of being preoccupied ; prior occupation; anticipation of objections.
