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Preemptive

//pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to preemption.
  2. 2
    Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.

    "a preemptive attack on the enemy"

  3. 3
    Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding.
Adjective
  1. 1
    designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence wordnet

Etymology

From preempt + -ive.

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