Pre-emptive
adj
adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Alternative spelling of preemptive. alt-of, alternative
"The GNR made a pre-emptive attack in 1865 when it submitted a Bill to build a line from Bourne to Sleaford, purely to block any developments by the GNR."
Adjective
- 1 designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"Government troops launched a pre-emptive attack on the insurgents, after receiving intelligence reports that they were planning an assault."