preemptive
Use Preemptive in a sentence
tɪv adjective
1.
of or pertaining to preemption.
2.
taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent: a preemptive tactic against a ruthless business rival.
3.
preempting or possessing the power to preempt; appropriative; privileged: a commander's preemptive authority.
4.
Bridge. pertaining to, involving, or noting an opening bid or an overcall in a suit that is at an unnecessarily high level and that is essentially a defensive maneuver designed to make communication between one's opponents more difficult: a preemptive bid; to give a preemptive response.
Also, pre-emp·tive.
Related forms
pre·emp·tive·ly, adverb
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| preemptive | |
adjective | |
| designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer" |
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Example sentences
It seems I've been preemptive in my bid for immortality.
Governments will do well to study this problem carefully and take preemptive measures before things get dangerously out of hand.
So we made a preemptive offer and put together the dream campaign.
When preemptive nuclear war is upheld as self defense.
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