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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (1)

1. designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence;
- Example: "a preemptive business offer"
[syn: preemptive, pre-emptive]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

preemptive
    adj 1: designed or having the power to deter or prevent an
           anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive
           business offer" [syn: preemptive, pre-emptive]