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Pre-empt   /pri-ɛmpt/   Listen
Pre-empt

noun
1.
A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding.  Synonyms: preempt, preemptive bid.






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"Pre-empt" Quotes from Famous Books



... modelled after the Mexican Alcaldeship, others after the New England town. Over those who rushed to the vicinity of Sutter's mill that gentleman became virtual Alcalde, though he was not recognized by all. The men first opening a placer would seek to pre-empt all the adjoining land, giving up only when others came in numbers too strong for them. Officers were elected and new customs sanctioned as they were needed. Partnerships were sacredly maintained, yet by no other ...
— History of the United States, Volume 3 (of 6) • E. Benjamin Andrews



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