Meaning of the word pre-emption in English
What does pre-emption mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pre-emption
US /ˌpriːˈemp.ʃən/
UK /ˌpriːˈemp.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the purchase of goods or shares by one person or party before anyone else; the right to do this
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The company exercised its right of pre-emption to buy back the shares.
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The contract included a clause for pre-emption in case of a sale.
2.
the action of buying something or taking action before someone else does
Example:
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The government's quick action was a pre-emption of a potential crisis.
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His early announcement was a strategic pre-emption of his rival's plans.
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