preemptory

occupation of land to establish a prior right to buy: preemptory claim; an act or statement that is absolute; it cannot be denied: a preemptory challenge
Not to be confused with:peremptory – arbitrary, dogmatic, domineering; imperative: a peremptory order; imperious or dictatorial; assertive: a peremptory mannerpreemptive – an action that is taken before an adversary can act: a preemptive strike

pre·empt

P0517900 (prē-ĕmpt′)v. pre·empt·ed, pre·empt·ing, pre·empts v.tr.1. To take the place of or take precedence over: Discussion of the water shortage will preempt the other topics on this week's agenda.2. a. To take action to prevent (an event or other action) from happening; forestall: "The [Joint] Chiefs ... proposed the use of nuclear weapons to preempt China's anticipated attack on Formosa" (James Carroll).b. To take action to prevent (another) from acting.3. a. To acquire or take for oneself before others; appropriate: "I've preempted the forward compartment [of the boat] with two berths shaped like a V ... to make myself a double bunk" (Joan Gould).b. To gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially to settle on (public land) so as to obtain the right to buy before others.v.intr. Games To make a preemptive bid in bridge.

[Back-formation from preemption.]

pre·emp′tor′ (-ĕmp′tôr′) n.pre·emp′to·ry (-ĕmp′tə-rē) adj.

单词	preemptory
释义	preemptory preemptory occupation of land to establish a prior right to buy: preemptory claim; an act or statement that is absolute; it cannot be denied: a preemptory challenge Not to be confused with:peremptory – arbitrary, dogmatic, domineering; imperative: a peremptory order; imperious or dictatorial; assertive: a peremptory mannerpreemptive – an action that is taken before an adversary can act: a preemptive strike pre·empt P0517900 (prē-ĕmpt′)v. pre·empt·ed, pre·empt·ing, pre·empts v.tr.1. To take the place of or take precedence over: Discussion of the water shortage will preempt the other topics on this week's agenda.2. a. To take action to prevent (an event or other action) from happening; forestall: "The [Joint] Chiefs ... proposed the use of nuclear weapons to preempt China's anticipated attack on Formosa" (James Carroll).b. To take action to prevent (another) from acting.3. a. To acquire or take for oneself before others; appropriate: "I've preempted the forward compartment [of the boat] with two berths shaped like a V ... to make myself a double bunk" (Joan Gould).b. To gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially to settle on (public land) so as to obtain the right to buy before others.v.intr. Games To make a preemptive bid in bridge. [Back-formation from preemption.] pre·emp′tor′ (-ĕmp′tôr′) n.pre·emp′to·ry (-ĕmp′tə-rē) adj. ThesaurusSeepreempt
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