Pre-emptive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pre-emptive is an adjective meaning Alternative spelling of preemptive.
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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pre-emption, preemptive, prior, proactive, anticipatory, pretrial.
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