preëmptive

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

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