ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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