preëmptive
- Adjective. Of, or pertaining unto, preëmption.
- Adjective. (context, of a military strike) Enacted with the intention of preëmpting an anticipated enemy strike.
- Adjective. Intended to mitigate or nullify an anticipated detrimental future event.
- Adjective. (context, bridge) Intended to interfere with an opponent’s bidding.
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