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Preemptive
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Meaning
Adj
●
Of or
relating
to preemption.
●
Made
so as to
deter
an
anticipated
unpleasant
situation.
●
In Bridge:
Intended to
interfere
with an opponent's bidding.
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Origin
preemptive
English
-ive
English
-if
Anglo-Norman
-ivus
Latin
preempt
English
Sourced from
Etym
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Precautionary
Retaliatory
Unilateral
Strategic
Hasty
Anticipatory
Deliberate
Constructive
Retroactive
Proactive
Punitive
Corrective
Diversionary
Coercive
Prophylactic
Asynchronous
Diplomatic
Recursive
Prompt
Defensive
Countering
Reactive
Decisive
Deterrent
Tactical
Realistic
Reactionary
Cautionary
Justified
Justifiable
Emptive
Rational
Premature
Acceptable
Definite
Fair
Partial
Feasible
Specific
Synchronous
Objective
Predictable
Transparent
Pragmatic
Absolute
Moral
Flexible
Remedial
Adaptive
Reasonable
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