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preoccupancy

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pre⋅oc⋅cu⋅pan⋅cy

  [pree-ok-yuh-puhn-see]
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–noun
1. the act, right, or instance of prior occupancy.
2. the state of being absorbed in thought; preoccupation.
Origin:
1745–55; pre- + occupancy
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pre·oc·cu·pan·cy   (prē-ŏk'yə-pən-sē)   
n.  

  1. The act or right of occupying a place beforehand or in advance.

  2. The state of being preoccupied or engrossed; preoccupation.

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