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Word: preemptive (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Adjective:

  • of a military strike made so as to gain an advantage when an enemy strike is anticipated
  • (''in Bridge, of a high-level bid'') intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding
  • made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation
  • of, or related to, preemption

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