What does pre-emptive mean?
Pre-emptive means Alternative spelling of preemptive..
Pre-emptive
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Alternative spelling of preemptive..
Example Sentences
The GNR made a pre-emptive attack in 1865 when it submitted a Bill to build a line from Bourne to Sleaford, purely to block any developments by the GNR.
Synonyms for pre-emptive
Antonyms for pre-emptive
Related Words
Word Forms
- more pre-emptive
- most pre-emptive
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for pre-emptive?
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What is the opposite of pre-emptive?
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How do you use pre-emptive in a sentence?
The GNR made a pre-emptive attack in 1865 when it submitted a Bill to build a line from Bourne to Sleaford, purely to block any developments by the GNR.
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