preempt
verb (used with object)
to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy.
preemptory
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a word derived from
preempt.
Example Sentences
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Plans are for 12 jurors and six alternates, but each side still has the right to up to 20 preemptory removals — without needing a reason.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
Zimmer: Any time that an artist has a show canceled, particularly in an abrupt or preemptory manner, it’s really distressing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
The Vatican seemingly embraced that possibility in its preemptory document, acknowledging “LGBT” – which stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender – for the first time in its history.
From Fox News ● Oct. 21, 2018
Facing bankruptcy, and furious at the dismissive, preemptory attitudes of Stark’s functionaries, Toomes decides to keep the tech he’s already salvaged, and go into business for himself.
From The Verge ● Jun. 29, 2017
He shook his head and made a preemptory motion to someone behind the bar who quickly fetched him his tankard.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
