Pre-empt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹiːˈɛmpt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pre-empt is a verb meaning Alternative spelling of preempt.
Meaning
Alternative spelling of preempt.
Example Sentences
At the same time, NR Chief Executive Andrew Haines said: "I will not pre-empt the outcome of the investigation into this awful event, but it is clear the weather was appalling and there were floods and landslips in the area.
Word Forms
- pre-empts
- pre-empting
- pre-empted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prepay, preempt, predetermine, precede, forecast, anticipate.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.