Pronunciation: /priˈɛmpʃən/
noun the purchase of goods or shares by one person or party before the opportunity is offered to others
A1 Preemption means taking action before something else happens.
A2 In some countries, preemption is used as a strategy to prevent conflicts.
B1 The government implemented preemption measures to address the potential threat.
B2 The military's preemption tactics were successful in neutralizing the enemy forces.
C1 The company's preemption of market trends allowed them to stay ahead of the competition.
C2 The legal team advised the client on the legal implications of preemption in their business strategy.
formal The doctrine of preemption allows a federal law to take precedence over state laws.
informal Preemption means the federal government can override state laws.
slang Preemption is like the boss telling everyone else what to do.
figurative In the game of chess, preemption is like anticipating your opponent's move and countering it effectively.
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