preemptor
- a word derived from preempt.
Example Sentences
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The preemptor of either case may take fractional sections if he will, but he is in every case to run his extreme lines with the lines of the surveyed subdivisions.
From Minnesota and Dacotah by Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus)
Now, the rights of an agricultural preemptor we understand.
From Minnesota and Dacotah by Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus)
The preemptor must make a settlement on the land in person; inhabit and improve the same, and erect thereon a dwelling.
From Minnesota and Dacotah by Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus)
To restrict the privilege within reasonable limits, credit to the ordinary preemptor on offered land is not extended beyond twelve months, within which time the minimum price must be paid.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
The preemptor has to pay about five dollars in the way of fees before he gets through the entire process of securing a title.
From Minnesota and Dacotah by Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus)
