pre-emptive

Adjective
Synonyms: preemptive

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence“a preemptive business offer”Synonyms: preemptive
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Preemptive \Pre*["e]mp"tive\, a. Of or pertaining to pre["e]mption; having power to pre["e]mpt; pre["e]mpting. [1913 Webster]
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